Xeon W-2150B vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Xeon W-2150B

10 Cores20 Thrd120 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2017

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2150B

10 / 20

20,486

0.0%

28,325

+38.3%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

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-2150B

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

109%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

109%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

109%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

108%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

107%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

107%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

104%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

103%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

103%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

103%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

103%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

100%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

100%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

98%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

98%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

97%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

97%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

96%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

95%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

93%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

92%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

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 ($400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2150B is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2150B	Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($178)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7600X ($178), 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 ($222 less, 56% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2150B	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+211%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($178)

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-2150B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 7600X

Xeon W-2150B

The Xeon W-2150B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,486 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2150B packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2150B has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2150B versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 16.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 3 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Xeon W-2150B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2150B scores 20,486 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 32.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,463 vs 15,300 (28.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,410 vs 2,900, a 69.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,324 vs 13,800 (49.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2150B vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	Xeon W-2150B	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5.3 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3 GHz	4.7 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	13.75 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+133%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	6 MB+500%
Process	14 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-64%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	20,486	28,325+38%
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,463	15,300+33%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,410	2,900+106%
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,324	13,800+66%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2150B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2150B versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2150B supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2150B) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2150B) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Xeon W-2150B offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2150B) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	Xeon W-2150B	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	LGA2066	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	512 GB+300%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+71%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2150B) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon W-2150B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Xeon W-2150B	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2150B launched at $499 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($400 vs $178), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $222 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2150B delivers 51.2 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 102.6% better value option.