Xeon W-3225 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Xeon W-3225
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-3225 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
Xeon W-3225
The Xeon W-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,315 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3225 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-3225 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-3225 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3225 scores 18,251 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U's 18,315 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+3% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,251 | 18,315 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3225 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U). Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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