Xeon W-3365
VS
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon W-3365 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Xeon W-3365

32 Cores64 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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-3365

#384
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999
111%
#385
EPYC 9375F
MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108
110%
#386
Xeon w9-3475X
MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930
106%
#388
EPYC 9254
MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099
104%
#389
Xeon Gold 5220R
MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015
104%
#390
EPYC 9555P
MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130
104%
#391
Xeon Gold 5218
MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500
104%
#392
EPYC 9374F
MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466
103%
#393
Xeon Gold 6448Y
MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A
103%
#394
EPYC 9454
MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576
103%
#395
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000
102%
#396
Xeon Platinum 8461V
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491
102%
#397
Xeon W-3235
MSRP: $1538|Avg: $1538
101%
#398
Xeon w9-3595X
MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000
101%
#399
Xeon W-3365
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
100%
#400
EPYC 7713P
MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443
99%
#401
Xeon W-2145
MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145
99%
#402
EPYC 9475F
MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592
98%
#403
Xeon Gold 6554S
MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836
98%
#405
Xeon 6737P
MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995
97%
#406
Xeon Gold 6342
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000
97%
#407
Xeon Gold 6438N
MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351
96%
#408
Xeon 6747P
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
96%
#410
Xeon W-3175X
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999
94%
#411
Xeon w9-3495X
MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333
94%
#412
Xeon Gold 5320T
MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379
93%
#413
EPYC 7643
MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750
93%
#414
Xeon Gold 6330N
MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798
93%
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 ($3,499) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3365 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-3365Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499)
More affordable ($384)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 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 ($3,115 less, 89% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-3365Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+445%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-3365 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Xeon W-3365

The Xeon W-3365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,312 points. Launch price was $3,499.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-3365 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3365 has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon W-3365 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3365 scores 57,312 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 50.3% lead for the Xeon W-3365. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 2,700, a 31.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,817 vs 15,000 (11.4% advantage for the Xeon W-3365). L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureXeon W-3365Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
32 / 64+300%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4 GHz
5 GHz+25%
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
4.4 GHz+63%
L3 Cache
48 MB (total)
96 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm
5 nm-50%
Architecture
Ice Lake-W (2021)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
57,312+67%
34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
1,960
2,700+38%
Geekbench 6 Multi
16,817+12%
15,000
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-3365 uses the LGA4189 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 DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3365 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3365) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3365) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon W-3365 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureXeon W-3365Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
LGA4189
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity
4096 GB+3100%
128 GB
RAM Channels
8+300%
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: true (Xeon W-3365) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon W-3365 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureXeon W-3365Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
None
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
true
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-3365 launched at $3499 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($3499 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $3115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3365 delivers 16.4 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 138% better value option.

FeatureXeon W-3365Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP
$3499
$449-87%
Avg Price (30d)
$3499
$384-89%
Performance per Dollar
16.4
89.3+445%
Release Date
2021
2023