Ryzen 5 240 vs Xeon W-1370

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1370, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon W-1370

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 240 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,948 vs 23,167).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 240 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 240 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 240

2025

Xeon W-1370

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1370, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 240 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,948 vs 23,167).
❌Launch MSRP is still $323 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 240 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 240 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 240 better than Xeon W-1370?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1370 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 240 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 240 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 240 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 240 is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-1370 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 240 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $323 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon W-1370 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (71.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 240 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 240 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1370 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	265 FPS	246 FPS
medium	239 FPS	231 FPS
high	200 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	234 FPS	217 FPS
medium	191 FPS	184 FPS
high	156 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	151 FPS
medium	135 FPS	128 FPS
high	104 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	426 FPS	406 FPS
medium	353 FPS	343 FPS
high	308 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	369 FPS	363 FPS
medium	320 FPS	315 FPS
high	281 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	239 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	241 FPS
medium	235 FPS	216 FPS
high	218 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	579 FPS	574 FPS
medium	579 FPS	527 FPS
high	579 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	391 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	574 FPS
medium	579 FPS	490 FPS
high	520 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	449 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	421 FPS
medium	445 FPS	365 FPS
high	380 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 240	Xeon W-1370
1080p
low	579 FPS	574 FPS
medium	579 FPS	574 FPS
high	579 FPS	574 FPS
ultra	579 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	579 FPS	574 FPS
medium	579 FPS	574 FPS
high	579 FPS	574 FPS
ultra	545 FPS	552 FPS
4K
low	565 FPS	559 FPS
medium	506 FPS	507 FPS
high	450 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	394 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 240 and Xeon W-1370

Ryzen 5 240

The Ryzen 5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,167 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-1370

The Xeon W-1370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 240 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-1370 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-1370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 240 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1370 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 4.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1370 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 240 scores 23,167 against the Xeon W-1370's 22,948 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 240. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 240	Xeon W-1370
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	4.3 GHz+48%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point (2024−2025)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	23,167	22,948

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 240 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.