Xeon W-3265M vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon W-3265M

24 Cores48 Thrd205 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-3265M

24 / 48

35,506

+3.5%

34,293

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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-3265M

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

133%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

132%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

132%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

130%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

130%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

130%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

128%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

120%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

113%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

111%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

109%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

107%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

107%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

107%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

101%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

100%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

68%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

67%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

65%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

56%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

44%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

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 ($3,500) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3265M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-3265M	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500)	✅ More affordable ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), 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 ($3,116 less, 89% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-3265M	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+780%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500)	✅ More affordable ($384)

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-3265M Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-3265M and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon W-3265M

The Xeon W-3265M 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 35,506 points. Launch price was $6,353.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-3265M packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3265M has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265M versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon W-3265M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3265M scores 35,506 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 3.5% lead for the Xeon W-3265M. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265M vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Xeon W-3265M	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+200%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	4.4 GHz+63%
L3 Cache	33 MB	96 MB (total)+191%
L2 Cache	24 MB+2300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	35,506+4%	34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-3265M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon W-3265M versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Xeon W-3265M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3265M supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3265M) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3265M) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon W-3265M offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon W-3265M) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Xeon W-3265M	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA3647	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	2933+58560%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	1024	128 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	6+200%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	64+129%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3265M) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon W-3265M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3265M rivals EPYC 7402; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Xeon W-3265M	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-3265M launched at $6300 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($3500 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $3116 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3265M delivers 10.1 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 159.2% better value option.