Xeon W-3275 vs Ryzen 7 8840HX
Xeon W-3275
Ryzen 7 8840HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 8840HX
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3275 | Ryzen 7 8840HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dragon Range (2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3275 | Ryzen 7 8840HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,550) | ✅ 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-3275 and Ryzen 7 8840HX
Xeon W-3275
The Xeon W-3275 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 41,267 points. Launch price was $4,449.
Ryzen 7 8840HX
The Ryzen 7 8840HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 April 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Dragon Range (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 42,275 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3275 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen 7 8840HX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon W-3275 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 8840HX — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 8840HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W-3275 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 8840HX uses Dragon Range (2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3275 scores 41,267 against the Ryzen 7 8840HX's 42,275 — a 2.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 8840HX. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275 vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 8840HX.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | Ryzen 7 8840HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+133% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB | 64 MB (total)+66% |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Dragon Range (2025) |
| PassMark | 41,267 | 42,275+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3275 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 8840HX uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon W-3275 versus 5600 on the Ryzen 7 8840HX — the Ryzen 7 8840HX supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3275 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 64 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3275) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 8840HX). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3275) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 8840HX) — the Xeon W-3275 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3275) and FP8,FP7 (Ryzen 7 8840HX).
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | Ryzen 7 8840HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FL1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 5600+75% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024+1500% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+129% | 28 |
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 (Xeon W-3275) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 7 8840HX). The Ryzen 7 8840HX includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-3275 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3275 rivals Threadripper 3970X; Ryzen 7 8840HX rivals Core i7-13700H.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | Ryzen 7 8840HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V |
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