Xeon W-2295 vs Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

Xeon W-2295

18 Cores36 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

12 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2295

18 / 36

30,986

0.0%

31,251

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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 9 PRO 3900

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

112%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

111%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

108%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

105%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

104%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

104%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

104%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

104%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

103%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

103%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

103%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

102%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

102%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

100%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

100%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

100%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

100%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

100%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

99%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

99%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

99%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

99%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

98%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

97%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

97%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

97%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

96%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

96%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

96%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

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 ($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 9 PRO 3900
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 ($200), 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 ($1,200 less, 86% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+606%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($200)

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 9 PRO 3900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2295 and Ryzen 9 PRO 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 PRO 3900

The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) 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: 6 MB. Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 31,251 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2295 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 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 PRO 3900 — a 11% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2295 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2295 scores 30,986 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900's 31,251 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,703 vs 1,688, a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-2295 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,863 vs 10,000 (25% advantage for the Xeon W-2295). L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900.

Feature	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 9 PRO 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	—	6 MB
Process	14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Zen 2 (2017−2020)
PassMark	30,986	31,251
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	17,500
Geekbench 6 Single	1,703	1,688
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,863+29%	10,000

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2295 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 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 PRO 3900). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2295) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 PRO 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 PRO 3900).

Feature	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 9 PRO 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

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 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 PRO 3900). Primary use case: Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation, Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 targets Professional Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 rivals Core i9-10900.

Feature	Xeon W-2295	Ryzen 9 PRO 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	Professional Content Creation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2295 launched at $1333 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 debuted at $499. At current prices ($1400 vs $200), the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is $1200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2295 delivers 22.1 pts/$ vs 156.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 — making the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 the 150.4% better value option.