Xeon W-3335 vs Ryzen 9 3950X
Xeon W-3335
Ryzen 9 3950X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3335
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 3950X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+202%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($389) |
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-3335 and Ryzen 9 3950X
Xeon W-3335
The Xeon W-3335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,293 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 9 3950X
The Ryzen 9 3950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 38,519 points. Launch price was $799.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3335 and Ryzen 9 3950X share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 3950X — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 3950X (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon W-3335 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 3950X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3335 scores 39,293 against the Ryzen 9 3950X's 38,519 — a 2% lead for the Xeon W-3335. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3335 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 3950X.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 64 MB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 39,293+2% | 38,519 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3335 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 3950X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon W-3335 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 3950X — the Xeon W-3335 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3335 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3335) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 3950X). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3335) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 3950X) — the Xeon W-3335 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon W-3335) and X570,B550 (Ryzen 9 3950X).
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 128 GB+3276700% |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+167% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 3950X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-3335 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3335) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 3950X). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3335 rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3335 launched at $1430 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 3950X debuted at $749. At current prices ($1200 vs $389), the Ryzen 9 3950X is $811 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3335 delivers 32.7 pts/$ vs 99.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 3950X — making the Ryzen 9 3950X the 100.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Ryzen 9 3950X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1430 | $749-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1200 | $389-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.7 | 99.0+203% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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