Xeon w3-2425
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Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

Xeon w3-2425 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

Intel

Xeon w3-2425

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023
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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 w3-2425

#261
Xeon w3-2435
MSRP: $669|Avg: $790
112%
#263
Xeon 6710E
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344
111%
#264
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $180
110%
#266
EPYC 7C13
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
108%
#267
Xeon Gold 6336Y
MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A
107%
#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
106%
#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
105%
#270
Xeon E-2176G
MSRP: $367|Avg: $405
104%
#271
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
104%
#274
EPYC 7313
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
101%
#275
Xeon w5-2455X
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049
101%
#276
Xeon w3-2425
MSRP: $529|Avg: $529
100%
#278
Xeon Gold 5416S
MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A
99%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130
98%
#281
EPYC 7402P
MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090
96%
#282
Xeon w5-3525
MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392
95%
#283
Xeon W-1290T
MSRP: $546|Avg: $494
95%
#284
Xeon D-1581
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
#285
Xeon w5-3535X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A
92%
#286
Xeon w5-2465X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499
92%
#287
EPYC 9355P
MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026
91%
#288
Xeon w7-2595X
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600
91%
#289
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99
91%
#290
Xeon Gold 5420+
MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848
89%
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 ($529) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon w3-2425 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon w3-2425Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($529)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE ($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 ($529 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon w3-2425Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($529)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon w3-2425 and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

Intel

Xeon w3-2425

The Xeon w3-2425 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,776 points. Launch price was $529.

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,945 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon w3-2425 is built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2425 scores 18,776 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's 18,945 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.

FeatureXeon w3-2425Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz
L3 Cache
15 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark
18,776
18,945
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon w3-2425 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon w3-2425Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Socket
LGA4677
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
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Value Analysis

The Xeon w3-2425 launched at $529 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE debuted at $0. At current prices ($529 vs $0), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is $529 cheaper.

FeatureXeon w3-2425Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
MSRP
$529
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$529
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
35.5
Release Date
2023
2024