Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon D-2796TE
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Xeon D-2796TE
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2796TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7800X3D and Xeon D-2796TE
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Xeon D-2796TE
The Xeon D-2796TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 118 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,342 points. Launch price was $2,101.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2796TE offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2796TE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2796TE — a 46.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Xeon D-2796TE's 26,342 — a 26.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2796TE.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 40+150% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+61% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+120% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+220% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 34,293+30% | 26,342 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) / not specified (Xeon D-2796TE). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon D-2796TE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Xeon D-2796TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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