Xeon W-2104 vs Ryzen 7 5800X
Xeon W-2104
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Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon W-2104 is positioned at rank #640 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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-2104
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2104 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2104 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+760%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2104 and Ryzen 7 5800X
Xeon W-2104
The Xeon W-2104 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,530 points. Launch price was $255.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2104 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2104 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 38% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-2104 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2104 scores 5,530 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 133.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2104 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2104 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total) | 32 MB+288% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 5,530 | 27,712+401% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2104 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2104 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | 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-2104) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W-2104 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2104 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. At current prices ($309 vs $180), the Ryzen 7 5800X is $129 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2104 delivers 17.9 pts/$ vs 154.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 158.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2104 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294-35% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $309 | $180-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | 154.0+760% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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