Xeon W-1250 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

Xeon W-1250

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1250

6 / 12

13,671

0.0%

13,787

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 W-1250

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

111%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

108%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

108%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

105%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

103%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

103%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

102%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

102%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

101%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

100%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

99%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

98%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

98%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

97%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

97%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

96%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

96%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

94%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

94%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1357%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1282%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

931%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

280%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

222%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

194%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

111%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

110%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

100%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

99%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

96%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

95%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

94%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

94%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

92%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

90%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

89%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

88%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

87%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

84%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

82%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

82%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

81%

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 ($333) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1250 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1250	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($333)	✅ More affordable ($60)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G ($60), 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 ($273 less, 82% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1250	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+460%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($333)	✅ More affordable ($60)

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 W-1250 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1250 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

Xeon W-1250

The Xeon W-1250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,671 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,787 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-1250 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-1250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is built on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1250 scores 13,671 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G's 13,787 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.

Feature	Xeon W-1250	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+12%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	4 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	13,671	13,787

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1250 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-1250	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1250 launched at $285 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G debuted at $150. At current prices ($333 vs $60), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $273 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1250 delivers 41.1 pts/$ vs 229.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 139.4% better value option.