Ryzen 7 260 vs Xeon W-3245M
Ryzen 7 260
Xeon W-3245M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 260
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7007%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 260 and Xeon W-3245M
Ryzen 7 260
The Ryzen 7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,339 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-3245M
The Xeon W-3245M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,494 points. Launch price was $5,002.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 260 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-3245M has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 260 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 260 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 260 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-3245M uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 260 scores 28,339 against the Xeon W-3245M's 28,494 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-3245M. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 260 vs 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 32+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 22 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 16 MB+1500% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 28,339 | 28,494 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,474 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,572 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 260 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3245M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 260 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3245M — the Ryzen 7 260 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 260) vs 6 (Xeon W-3245M). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 260) vs 64 (Xeon W-3245M) — the Xeon W-3245M offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 2048 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 260) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3245M). The Ryzen 7 260 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-3245M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 260 targets Mobile, Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mobile | Professional Workstation / Mac Pro |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 260 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3245M debuted at $5002. At current prices ($70 vs $5002), the Ryzen 7 260 is $4932 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 260 delivers 404.8 pts/$ vs 5.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3245M — making the Ryzen 7 260 the 194.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-96% | $5002 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-99% | $5002 |
| Performance per Dollar | 404.8+7002% | 5.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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