CPU
GPU
Xeon W-1370
Ryzen 7 3800X
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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3800X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1370 | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($323) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1370 | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+131%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($323) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
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-1370 and Ryzen 7 3800X
Xeon W-1370
The Xeon W-1370 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.
Ryzen 7 3800X
The Ryzen 7 3800X 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,008 points. Launch price was $399.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1370 and Ryzen 7 3800X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1370 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800X — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon W-1370 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3800X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1370 scores 22,948 against the Ryzen 7 3800X's 23,008 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800X.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+13% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz+34% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 32 MB+100% |
| 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 | 22,948 | 23,008 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1370 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| 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-1370) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1370 launched at $323 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3800X debuted at $399. At current prices ($323 vs $140), the Ryzen 7 3800X is $183 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1370 delivers 71.0 pts/$ vs 164.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3800X — making the Ryzen 7 3800X the 79.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $323-19% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $323 | $140-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 71.0 | 164.3+131% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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