
Xeon w3-2425 vs Ryzen 5 7535H

Xeon w3-2425

Ryzen 5 7535H
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 w3-2425
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7535H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2425 | Ryzen 5 7535H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2425 | Ryzen 5 7535H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($529) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 w3-2425 and Ryzen 5 7535H

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.

Ryzen 5 7535H
The Ryzen 5 7535H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 18,832 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon w3-2425 and Ryzen 5 7535H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon w3-2425 versus 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7535H (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon w3-2425 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7535H uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2425 scores 18,776 against the Ryzen 5 7535H's 18,832 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535H. L3 cache: 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2425 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535H.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2425 | Ryzen 5 7535H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.55 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 16 MB (total)+7% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,776 | 18,832 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w3-2425 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7535H uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2425 | Ryzen 5 7535H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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