CPU
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Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Xeon W-2170B
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2170B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon W-2170B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon W-2170B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ 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 AI Max PRO 380 and Xeon W-2170B
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-2170B
The Xeon W-2170B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,448 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2170B offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon W-2170B has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2170B — a 13% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-2170B uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,613 against the Xeon W-2170B's 24,448 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2170B.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon W-2170B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 28+133% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+14% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 19.25 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 24,613 | 24,448 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2170B uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon W-2170B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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