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Xeon w3-2423
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Ryzen 5 5600X
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2423
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2423 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($135) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2423 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+207%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($135) |
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 w3-2423 and Ryzen 5 5600X
Xeon w3-2423
The Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,797 points. Launch price was $359.
Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon w3-2423 and Ryzen 5 5600X share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon w3-2423 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon w3-2423 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2423 scores 15,797 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 32.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2423 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2423 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 32 MB+113% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 15,797 | 21,845+38% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w3-2423 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2423 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon w3-2423) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2423 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w3-2423 launched at $359 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($300 vs $135), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w3-2423 delivers 52.7 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 101.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2423 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $359 | $299-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $135-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.7 | 161.8+207% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2020 |
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