Xeon W-3175X vs Ryzen 9 5900X
Xeon W-3175X
Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3175X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3175X | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,999) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3175X | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+624%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,999) | ✅ More affordable ($350) |
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-3175X and Ryzen 9 5900X
Xeon W-3175X
The Xeon W-3175X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 255 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 46,125 points. Launch price was $2,999.
Ryzen 9 5900X
The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3175X packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon W-3175X has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon W-3175X versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-3175X uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3175X scores 46,125 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 16.9% lead for the Xeon W-3175X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,350 vs 21,000 (39.5% advantage for the Xeon W-3175X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,467 vs 2,174, a 38.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,358 vs 11,888 (37.4% advantage for the Xeon W-3175X). L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3175X vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | Xeon W-3175X | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+133% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB (total) | 64 MB+66% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 46,125+18% | 38,955 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 31,350+49% | 21,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,467 | 2,174+48% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,358+46% | 11,888 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3175X uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon W-3175X supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3175X) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 5900X). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-3175X) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 5900X) — the Xeon W-3175X offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621 (Xeon W-3175X) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 9 5900X).
| Feature | Xeon W-3175X | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | 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 | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3175X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3175X) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.
| Feature | Xeon W-3175X | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3175X launched at $2999 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($2999 vs $350), the Ryzen 9 5900X is $2649 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3175X delivers 15.4 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Ryzen 9 5900X the 151.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3175X | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $549-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2999 | $350-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.4 | 111.3+623% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2020 |
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