Ryzen 7 7800X3D
VS
Xeon w9-3575X

Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon w9-3575X

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon w9-3575X

44 Cores88 Thrd340 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3575X

#342
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7
113%
#343
EPYC 7543P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115
112%
#344
EPYC 9455P
MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366
111%
#345
EPYC 9274F
MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490
111%
#346
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389
110%
#348
Xeon Gold 6426Y
MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A
108%
#349
EPYC 4565P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980
108%
#351
Xeon W-2295
MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400
107%
#352
Xeon 6741P
MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780
105%
#353
EPYC 7452
MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025
104%
#354
EPYC 7502P
MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299
102%
#355
Xeon w7-3455
MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625
101%
#356
EPYC 9334
MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810
101%
#357
Xeon w9-3575X
MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675
100%
#358
Xeon w7-3465X
MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468
100%
#359
EPYC 9354
MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498
99%
#359
Xeon Gold 6530
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846
99%
#361
Xeon Silver 4114
MSRP: $612|Avg: $30
98%
#362
EPYC 7532
MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225
98%
#363
Xeon W-2191B
MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39
98%
#364
Xeon Gold 5320
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834
97%
#365
EPYC 7513
MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389
97%
#366
Xeon Silver 4216
MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800
95%
#367
EPYC 9454P
MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333
95%
#369
Xeon Gold 6542Y
MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A
92%
#370
EPYC 7502
MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299
92%
#371
Xeon 6730P
MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726
91%
#372
Xeon Gold 6330
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($675) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon w9-3575X is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon w9-3575X
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($384)
⚠️ Higher cost ($675)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($291 less, 43% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon w9-3575X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+37%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($384)
⚠️ Higher cost ($675)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon w9-3575X

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon w9-3575X

The Xeon w9-3575X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 44 cores and 88 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 97.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 82,507 points. Launch price was $3,789.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon w9-3575X offers 44 cores / 88 threads — the Xeon w9-3575X has 36 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3575X — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w9-3575X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Xeon w9-3575X's 82,507 — a 82.6% lead for the Xeon w9-3575X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 60,000 (105.7% advantage for the Xeon w9-3575X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 2,300, a 16% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 19,320 (25.2% advantage for the Xeon w9-3575X). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 97.5 MB on the Xeon w9-3575X.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon w9-3575X
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
44 / 88+450%
Boost Clock
5 GHz+4%
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
4.4 GHz+100%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
96 MB (total)
97.5 MB+2%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+100%
Process
5 nm-29%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
34,293
82,507+141%
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
60,000+224%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,700+17%
2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,000
19,320+29%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w9-3575X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3575X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 8 (Xeon w9-3575X). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3575X) — the Xeon w9-3575X offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and W790 (Xeon w9-3575X).

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon w9-3575X
Socket
AM5
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
4096 GB+3100%
RAM Channels
2
8+300%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
112+300%
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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs true (Xeon w9-3575X). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon w9-3575X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Xeon w9-3575X rivals Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon w9-3575X
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
None
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
true
Target Use
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3575X debuted at $3789. At current prices ($384 vs $675), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $291 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 122.2 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3575X — making the Xeon w9-3575X the 31.1% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon w9-3575X
MSRP
$449-88%
$3789
Avg Price (30d)
$384-43%
$675
Performance per Dollar
89.3
122.2+37%
Release Date
2023
2024