Ryzen 7 5700U vs Xeon w3-2423
Ryzen 7 5700U
Xeon w3-2423
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2423
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700U | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5700U | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 5700U and Xeon w3-2423
Ryzen 7 5700U
The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon w3-2423
The Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,797 points. Launch price was $359.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5700U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon w3-2423 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon w3-2423 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700U scores 15,511 against the Xeon w3-2423's 15,797 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon w3-2423. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2423.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700U | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.1 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 15 MB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 15,511 | 15,797+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700U | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U) / not specified (Xeon w3-2423). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Xeon w3-2423 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5700U | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (8 CUs) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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