Xeon 6710E vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon 6710E

64 Cores64 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2024

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 6710E

64 / 64

61,404

+79.1%

34,293

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 Xeon 6710E

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

108%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

108%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

108%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

107%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

105%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

104%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

103%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

103%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

101%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

101%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

100%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

99%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

97%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

96%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

95%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

94%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

94%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

92%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

91%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

90%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($344) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 6710E is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon 6710E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($344)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 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 ($40 less, 12% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon 6710E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($344)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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.

Xeon 6710E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 6710E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon 6710E

The Xeon 6710E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 61,404 points. Launch price was $2,749.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 6710E packs 64 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon 6710E has 56 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6710E versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon 6710E uses the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6710E scores 61,404 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 56.7% lead for the Xeon 6710E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,225 vs 2,700, a 75.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,400 vs 15,000 (36.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both processors carry 96 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon 6710E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	64 / 64+700%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	5 GHz+56%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	4.4 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)	96 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB (per module)+300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 3 nm-40%	5 nm
Architecture	Sierra Forest (2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	61,404+79%	34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	1,225	2,700+120%
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,400	15,000+44%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 6710E uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Xeon 6710E supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon 6710E) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 88 (Xeon 6710E) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon 6710E offers 60 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon 6710E) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Xeon 6710E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA4710	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB+3100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	88+214%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6710E) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon 6710E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon 6710E targets High Efficiency Server, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon 6710E rivals EPYC 9534; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Xeon 6710E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	High Efficiency Server	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 6710E launched at $1565 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($344 vs $384), the Xeon 6710E is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6710E delivers 178.5 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Xeon 6710E the 66.6% better value option.