Xeon W-1350P vs Ryzen 5 5600G
Xeon W-1350P
Ryzen 5 5600G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1350P | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1350P | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+57%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
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 Xeon W-1350P and Ryzen 5 5600G
Xeon W-1350P
The Xeon W-1350P 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.
Ryzen 5 5600G
The Ryzen 5 5600G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,696 points. Launch price was $259.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1350P and Ryzen 5 5600G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600G — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon W-1350P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350P scores 19,611 against the Ryzen 5 5600G's 19,696 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600G.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+16% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,611 | 19,696 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1350P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1350P) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600G). The Ryzen 5 5600G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Xeon W-1350P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600G targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1350P launched at $311 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600G debuted at $259. At current prices ($250 vs $160), the Ryzen 5 5600G is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350P delivers 78.4 pts/$ vs 123.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600G — making the Ryzen 5 5600G the 44.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $311 | $259-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $160-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4 | 123.1+57% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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