Xeon X5675 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Xeon X5675

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2011

Ryzen 9 5900X

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5675

6 / 12

6,418

0.0%

38,955

+507.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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. The Xeon X5675 is positioned at rank #998 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 X5675

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

46597%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8798%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7817%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

6039%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

86%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

84%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

83%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

71%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

100%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

87%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

87%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

87%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

84%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

83%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

81%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

77%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

76%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

75%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

73%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

105%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

104%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

103%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

103%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

103%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

103%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

102%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

102%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

102%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

101%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

101%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

101%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

101%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

100%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

100%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

100%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

100%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

99%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

99%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

99%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

96%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

96%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

95%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

95%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

94%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

94%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

94%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 9 5900X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5675	Ryzen 9 5900X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5675 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5675	Ryzen 9 5900X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+162%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

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 X5675 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 9 5900X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5675 and Ryzen 9 5900X

Xeon X5675

The Xeon X5675 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,418 points. Launch price was $162.

Ryzen 9 5900X

The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5675 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5675 versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X (base: 3.06 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon X5675 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5675 scores 6,418 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 143.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.

Feature	Xeon X5675	Ryzen 9 5900X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz	4.8 GHz+39%
Base Clock	3.06 GHz	3.7 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	12288 kB (total)	64 MB+433%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-78%
Architecture	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)	Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	6,418	38,955+507%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,174
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,888

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5675 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5675 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 5900X — the Ryzen 9 5900X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5675) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 5900X). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5675) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 9 5900X).

Feature	Xeon X5675	Ryzen 9 5900X
Socket	LGA1366	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	3+50%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5900X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5675) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). Primary use case: Xeon X5675 targets Workstation, Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X; Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.

Feature	Xeon X5675	Ryzen 9 5900X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Workstation	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X5675 launched at $1440 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($22 vs $350), the Xeon X5675 is $328 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5675 delivers 291.7 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Xeon X5675 the 89.5% better value option.