Xeon W-2295 vs Ryzen 9 3900
Xeon W-2295
Ryzen 9 3900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 3900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2295 | Ryzen 9 3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2295 | Ryzen 9 3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+821%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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-2295 and Ryzen 9 3900
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 9 3900
The Ryzen 9 3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 30,588 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2295 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 9 3900 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 3900 — a 11% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2295 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 3900 is built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2295 scores 30,986 against the Ryzen 9 3900's 30,588 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon W-2295. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,703 vs 1,713, a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 9 3900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,863 vs 10,983 (15.8% advantage for the Xeon W-2295). L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 3900.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Ryzen 9 3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+50% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+12% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 64 MB+159% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | — | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,986+1% | 30,588 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,703 | 1,713 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,863+17% | 10,983 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2295 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 3900 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. 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 9 3900). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2295) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 3900) — the Xeon W-2295 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2295) and X570,B550,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 3900).
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Ryzen 9 3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+700% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 3900 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-2295 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 3900). Primary use case: Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation, Ryzen 9 3900 targets Workstation Desktop (low power). Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 3900 rivals Core i9-9900.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Ryzen 9 3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Workstation | Workstation Desktop (low power) |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2295 launched at $1333 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 3900 debuted at $499. At current prices ($1400 vs $150), the Ryzen 9 3900 is $1250 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2295 delivers 22.1 pts/$ vs 203.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 3900 — making the Ryzen 9 3900 the 160.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Ryzen 9 3900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1333 | $499-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400 | $150-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 203.9+823% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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