Xeon W-2255 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Xeon W-2255
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2255
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($330) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($330) |
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-2255 and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Xeon W-2255
The Xeon W-2255 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,504 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,777 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2255 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2255 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2255 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2255 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is built on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2255 scores 22,504 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700's 22,777 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2255 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 32 MB+66% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 22,504 | 22,777+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2255 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2255 launched at $778 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 debuted at $329. At current prices ($350 vs $330), the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2255 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 69.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 the 7.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2255 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $778 | $329-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $330-6% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.3 | 69.0+7% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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