Xeon W-2195 vs Ryzen 5 3600
Xeon W-2195
Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2195
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2195 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2195 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2431%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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-2195 and Ryzen 5 3600
Xeon W-2195
The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2195 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2195 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-2195 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2195 scores 27,977 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 45.1% lead for the Xeon W-2195. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 9,500 (75.4% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 1,295, a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-2195 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,002 vs 1,898 (136.2% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+200% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+29% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 27,977+58% | 17,685 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,000+121% | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,300 | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,002+427% | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2195 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2195) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 3600). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2195) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Xeon W-2195 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2195) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB+300% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-2195 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). Primary use case: Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis, Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | Yes |
| Target Use | Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2195 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($5 vs $80), the Xeon W-2195 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2195 delivers 5595.4 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Xeon W-2195 the 184.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2195 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-94% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5595.4+2431% | 221.1 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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