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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 362.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.0 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,609 vs 48,140).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3345, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅433.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 89.0 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 362.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.0 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅433.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,609 vs 48,140).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3345, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 89.0 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3345 better than Ryzen 7 5700X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3345 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 5700X is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon W-3345 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3345 is the better fit. You are getting 80.9% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon W-3345 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-3345 is 735.8% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 15.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5700X is also 362.0% better value on MSRP (89.0 vs 19.3 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3345 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	156 FPS	194 FPS
medium	129 FPS	155 FPS
high	115 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	159 FPS
medium	111 FPS	124 FPS
high	95 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	73 FPS
medium	67 FPS	60 FPS
high	55 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	649 FPS	497 FPS
medium	549 FPS	431 FPS
high	448 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	552 FPS	425 FPS
medium	484 FPS	376 FPS
high	407 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	343 FPS	264 FPS
medium	303 FPS	237 FPS
high	277 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	665 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	557 FPS	973 FPS
high	509 FPS	914 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	554 FPS	841 FPS
medium	458 FPS	744 FPS
high	419 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	402 FPS	540 FPS
medium	322 FPS	444 FPS
high	292 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	320 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	665 FPS	938 FPS
medium	665 FPS	847 FPS
high	665 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	665 FPS	635 FPS
1440p
low	665 FPS	735 FPS
medium	665 FPS	645 FPS
high	607 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	533 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	545 FPS	534 FPS
medium	488 FPS	477 FPS
high	439 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5700X and Xeon W-3345

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-3345

The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3345 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3345 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 — a 14% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-3345 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26,609 against the Xeon W-3345's 48,140 — a 57.6% lead for the Xeon W-3345. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X	Xeon W-3345
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	24 / 48+200%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+15%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+13%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	26,609	48,140+81%
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,116	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,715	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3345 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X versus 3200 on the Xeon W-3345 — the Xeon W-3345 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3345 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 5700X) vs 8 (Xeon W-3345). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) vs 128 (Xeon W-3345) — the Xeon W-3345 offers 104 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X) and SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345).

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X	Xeon W-3345
Socket	AM4	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	3200+79900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+3276700%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	128+433%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-3345 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3345). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K; Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X	Xeon W-3345
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 5700X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3345 debuted at $2499. On MSRP ($299 vs $2499), the Ryzen 7 5700X is $2200 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5700X delivers 89.0 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3345 — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 128.8% better value option.