Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Xeon Gold 6338

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2024

Xeon Gold 6338

32 Cores64 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

8 / 16

39,966

0.0%

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

Ryzen 5 7500F

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Xeon Gold 6338

32 / 64

40,225

+0.6%

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 9800X3D

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

104%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

104%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

104%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

103%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

103%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

103%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

103%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

63%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

103%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

103%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

102%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

102%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

102%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

102%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

101%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

100%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

100%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

100%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

99%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

99%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

98%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

98%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

97%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

97%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

97%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

96%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

96%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

96%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

95%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

95%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

108%

#425

Xeon Gold 6348

MSRP: $3583|Avg: $2097

108%

#425

Xeon 6740E

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $3949

108%

#427

EPYC 7702P

MSRP: $4425|Avg: N/A

107%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

106%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

106%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

106%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

105%

#433

Xeon Gold 6346

MSRP: $2708|Avg: $2195

104%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

103%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

102%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

101%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

101%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

101%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

100%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

100%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

99%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

99%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

98%

#444

Xeon 6781P

MSRP: $8960|Avg: $8960

98%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

98%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

98%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

97%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

97%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

97%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

96%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

96%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

95%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

95%

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 ($1,604) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 6338 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon Gold 6338
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($479)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Granite Ridge (2024−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D ($479), 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 ($1,125 less, 70% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon Gold 6338
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+233%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($479)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604)

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.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6338 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Xeon Gold 6338

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 November 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 39,966 points. Launch price was $479.

Xeon Gold 6338

The Xeon Gold 6338 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 40,225 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D (base: 4.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is built on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 39,966 against the Xeon Gold 6338's 40,225 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs 48 MB on the Xeon Gold 6338.

Feature	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon Gold 6338
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	32 / 64+300%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+63%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+135%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+100%	48 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	4 nm-60%	10 nm
Architecture	Granite Ridge (2024−2025)	—
PassMark	39,966	40,225
Cinebench R23 Multi	23,277	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,500	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338 — the Xeon Gold 6338 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6338) — the Xeon Gold 6338 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,B650E,X870E,B850 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338).

Feature	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon Gold 6338
Socket	AM5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+3276700%	6144
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28	64+129%

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6338). The Ryzen 7 9800X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 6338 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 9800X3D targets Extreme Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 9800X3D rivals Core i9-14900K; Xeon Gold 6338 rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon Gold 6338
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Extreme Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched at $479 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338 debuted at $2990. At current prices ($479 vs $1604), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is $1125 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers 83.4 pts/$ vs 25.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338 — making the Ryzen 7 9800X3D the 107.6% better value option.