Xeon W-1370P vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Xeon W-1370P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2021

Ryzen 7 5800X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1370P

8 / 16

23,698

0.0%

27,712

+16.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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-1370P

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

#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 7 5800X

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

105%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

104%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

104%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

104%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

103%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

103%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

102%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

102%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

101%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

101%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

101%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

101%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

101%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

101%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

101%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

100%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

100%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

99%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

98%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

98%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

97%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

97%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

97%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

97%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

96%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

96%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

96%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

96%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

96%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

95%

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 ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1370P	Ryzen 7 5800X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)	✅ More affordable ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 5800X ($180), 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 ($143 less, 44% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1370P	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+110%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)	✅ More affordable ($180)

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-1370P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1370P and Ryzen 7 5800X

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1370P and Ryzen 7 5800X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-1370P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1370P scores 23,698 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 15.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Xeon W-1370P	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+11%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
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)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	23,698	27,712+17%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1370P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-1370P	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	LGA1200	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1370P) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon W-1370P	Ryzen 7 5800X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1370P launched at $323 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. At current prices ($323 vs $180), the Ryzen 7 5800X is $143 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1370P delivers 73.4 pts/$ vs 154.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 70.9% better value option.