Xeon w3-2423 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

Xeon w3-2423

6 Cores12 Thrd120 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon w3-2423

6 / 12

15,797

0.0%

16,058

+1.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 w3-2423

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

106%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

106%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

104%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

104%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

103%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

102%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

102%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

101%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

101%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

100%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

100%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

97%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

96%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

96%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

96%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

96%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

93%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

93%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

92%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

107%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

106%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

105%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

105%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

104%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

104%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

104%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

103%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

102%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

102%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

102%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

101%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

101%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

101%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

100%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

99%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

98%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

97%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

97%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

97%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

97%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

96%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

96%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

96%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

96%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

96%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

96%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

96%

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

96%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

96%

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 ($300) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon w3-2423 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon w3-2423	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($120)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G ($120), 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 ($180 less, 60% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon w3-2423	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+154%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($120)

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 w3-2423 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon w3-2423 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

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 PRO 4650G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,058 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon w3-2423 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon w3-2423 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — identical boost frequencies (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 PRO 4650G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2423 scores 15,797 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G's 16,058 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2423 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G.

Feature	Xeon w3-2423	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.7 GHz+76%
L3 Cache	15 MB+88%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,797	16,058+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon w3-2423 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon w3-2423	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Socket	LGA4677	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon w3-2423 launched at $359 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G debuted at $209. At current prices ($300 vs $120), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is $180 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w3-2423 delivers 52.7 pts/$ vs 133.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G the 87% better value option.