Xeon W-2295 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon W-2295

18 Cores36 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2295

18 / 36

30,986

0.0%

34,293

+10.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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-2295

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

107%

#337

EPYC 7F72

MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131

107%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

106%

#339

Xeon w7-3555

MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199

106%

#340

Xeon w7-3445

MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596

106%

#341

EPYC 9275F

MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439

106%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

106%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

105%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

104%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

104%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

103%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

101%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

101%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

100%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

98%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

97%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

96%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

95%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

94%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

94%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

93%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

93%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

93%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

92%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

92%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

92%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

91%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

90%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

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 ($1,400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2295 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), 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 ($1,016 less, 73% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+303%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($384)

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-2295 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon W-2295

The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2295 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2295 scores 30,986 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 10.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,703 vs 2,700, a 45.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,863 vs 15,000 (15.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3 GHz	4.4 GHz+47%
L3 Cache	24.75 MB	96 MB (total)+288%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	—	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	30,986	34,293+11%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	1,703	2,700+59%
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,863	15,000+17%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2295 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2295 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2295 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2295) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2295) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon W-2295 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2295) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA2066	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1024 GB+700%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	48+71%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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-2295) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon W-2295 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Workstation	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2295 launched at $1333 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($1400 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $1016 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2295 delivers 22.1 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 120.6% better value option.