Xeon W-3245M vs Ryzen 7 260
Xeon W-3245M
Ryzen 7 260
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($70) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7007%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($70) |
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-3245M and Ryzen 7 260
Xeon W-3245M
The Xeon W-3245M 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,494 points. Launch price was $5,002.
Ryzen 7 260
The Ryzen 7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,339 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3245M packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 260 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3245M has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 260 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 260 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-3245M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 260 uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245M scores 28,494 against the Ryzen 7 260's 28,339 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-3245M. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 260.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB+38% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Hawk Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 28,494 | 28,339 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,474 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,572 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3245M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 260 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3245M versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 260 — the Ryzen 7 260 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 260). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 20 (Ryzen 7 260) — the Xeon W-3245M offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+3100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3245M) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 260). The Ryzen 7 260 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-3245M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro, Ryzen 7 260 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation / Mac Pro | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3245M launched at $5002 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 260 debuted at $199. At current prices ($5002 vs $70), the Ryzen 7 260 is $4932 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3245M delivers 5.7 pts/$ vs 404.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 260 — making the Ryzen 7 260 the 194.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Ryzen 7 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5002 | $199-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5002 | $70-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 404.8+7002% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2025 |
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