Xeon w9-3495X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Xeon w9-3495X
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($384) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+525%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,333) | ✅ More affordable ($384) |
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 w9-3495X and Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Xeon w9-3495X
The Xeon w9-3495X 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 90,441 points. Launch price was $5,889.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3495X packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon w9-3495X has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 1.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon w9-3495X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3495X scores 90,441 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 90% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 72,560 vs 18,500 (118.7% advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,136 vs 2,700, a 23.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,600 vs 15,000 (21.4% advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X). L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112+600% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+132% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB+9% | 96 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 90,441+164% | 34,293 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 72,560+292% | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,136 | 2,700+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,600+24% | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w9-3495X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon w9-3495X offers 84 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w9-3495X) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+3100% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+300% | 28 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Xeon w9-3495X) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon w9-3495X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Ultimate Workstation | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3495X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($6333 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $5949 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 144.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889 | $449-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6333 | $384-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3 | 89.3+524% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2023 |
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