Xeon W-1350 vs Ryzen 5 3600

Xeon W-1350

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Ryzen 5 3600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1350

6 / 12

18,742

+6.0%

17,685

0.0%

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-1350

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

100%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1410%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1332%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

967%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

291%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

231%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

202%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

116%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

114%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

104%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

104%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

103%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

100%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

99%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

98%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

97%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

95%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

93%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

92%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

91%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

91%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

88%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

85%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

85%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

85%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

83%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

83%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

82%

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 ($255) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1350 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1350	Ryzen 5 3600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($255)	✅ More affordable ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 3600 ($80), 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 ($175 less, 69% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1350	Ryzen 5 3600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+201%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($255)	✅ More affordable ($80)

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-1350 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1350 and Ryzen 5 3600

Xeon W-1350

The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1350 and Ryzen 5 3600 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-1350 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350 scores 18,742 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 5.8% lead for the Xeon W-1350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,140 vs 1,295, a 49.2% lead for the Xeon W-1350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,104 vs 1,898 (131% advantage for the Xeon W-1350). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5 GHz+19%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake-S (2021)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	18,742+6%	17,685
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	2,140+65%	1,295
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,104+380%	1,898

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1350 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon W-1350) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon W-1350 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support Yes virtualization. The Xeon W-1350 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P750), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Ryzen 5 3600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics P750	—
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	Yes	Yes
Target Use	—	Gaming/Budget Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1350 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($255 vs $80), the Ryzen 5 3600 is $175 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350 delivers 73.5 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 100.2% better value option.