Xeon W-3365 vs Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

Xeon W-3365

32 Cores64 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

16 Cores32 Thrd55 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-3365

32 / 64

57,312

0.0%

57,803

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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

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.

Insight	Xeon W-3365	Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D ($0), 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 ($3,499 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-3365	Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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-3365 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-3365 and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

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.

Ryzen 9 7945HX3D

The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023-07-27. It is based on the Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FL1. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,803 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-3365 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-3365 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-3365 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D uses Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3365 scores 57,312 against the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D's 57,803 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.

Feature	Xeon W-3365	Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5.4 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+17%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	48 MB (total)	128 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Ice Lake-W (2021)	Dragon Range-HX (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	57,312	57,803
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	16,817	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-3365 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D uses FL1 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 versus 5200 on the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D — the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D supports 199.7% 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 — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3365) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 7945HX3D). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3365) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7945HX3D) — the Xeon W-3365 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365) and FL1 (Ryzen 9 7945HX3D).

Feature	Xeon W-3365	Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
Socket	LGA4189	FL1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	5200+129900%
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB+3355443100%	128
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	64+129%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 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 VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen 9 7945HX3D). The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 610M), while the Xeon W-3365 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543; Ryzen 9 7945HX3D rivals Core Ultra 9 285HX.

Feature	Xeon W-3365	Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon 610M
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-3365 launched at $3499 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D debuted at $0. At current prices ($3499 vs $0), the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is $3499 cheaper.