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 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 30,401).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon 6357P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon 6357P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6357P moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Xeon 6357P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Xeon 6357P

2025

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 30,401).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon 6357P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon 6357P mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon 6357P moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6357P better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon 6357P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 5600X 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, Xeon 6357P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.7% more average FPS across 45 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6357P is the better fit. You are getting 39.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon 6357P is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon 6357P is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.7% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 5600X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon 6357P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 5600X Benchmark Check

Xeon 6357P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon 6357P
1080p
low	203 FPS	257 FPS
medium	174 FPS	246 FPS
high	140 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	222 FPS
medium	141 FPS	190 FPS
high	113 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	153 FPS
medium	76 FPS	130 FPS
high	60 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon 6357P
1080p
low	464 FPS	620 FPS
medium	387 FPS	523 FPS
high	324 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	408 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	532 FPS
medium	334 FPS	467 FPS
high	290 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	263 FPS	311 FPS
medium	226 FPS	278 FPS
high	205 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	233 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon 6357P
1080p
low	546 FPS	646 FPS
medium	473 FPS	529 FPS
high	432 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	588 FPS
medium	413 FPS	489 FPS
high	375 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	424 FPS
medium	292 FPS	369 FPS
high	255 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon 6357P
1080p
low	546 FPS	760 FPS
medium	546 FPS	760 FPS
high	546 FPS	726 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	760 FPS
medium	546 FPS	704 FPS
high	546 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	536 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	537 FPS
medium	484 FPS	490 FPS
high	435 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	383 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon 6357P

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon 6357P

The Xeon 6357P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 30,401 points. Launch price was $556.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon 6357P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon 6357P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon 6357P — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6357P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon 6357P uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Xeon 6357P's 30,401 — a 32.8% lead for the Xeon 6357P. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon 6357P.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon 6357P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+33%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	21,845	30,401+39%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,784
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,769

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6357P uses LGA1700 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon 6357P — the Xeon 6357P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs 20 (Xeon 6357P) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X) and Server chipsets (Xeon 6357P).

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon 6357P
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon 6357P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon 6357P). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop, Xeon 6357P targets Edge Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6357P rivals Core i7-14700.