Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon W-1370P

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

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1370P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 23,698).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1370P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
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8% HIGHER MSRP
$323 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Xeon W-1370P

2021

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $323 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1370P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,845 vs 23,698).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1370P, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 32 MB).
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8% HIGHER MSRP
$323 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-1370P better than Ryzen 5 5600X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1370P 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 W-1370P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.1% 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, Xeon W-1370P is the better fit. You are getting 8.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon W-1370P is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-1370P is 8.0% more expensive on MSRP at $323 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 0.4% better value on MSRP (73.4 vs 73.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon W-1370P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 W-1370P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	203 FPS	262 FPS
medium	174 FPS	241 FPS
high	140 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	227 FPS
medium	141 FPS	189 FPS
high	113 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	156 FPS
medium	76 FPS	130 FPS
high	60 FPS	100 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 W-1370P
1080p
low	464 FPS	421 FPS
medium	387 FPS	355 FPS
high	324 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	375 FPS
medium	334 FPS	326 FPS
high	290 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	263 FPS	250 FPS
medium	226 FPS	224 FPS
high	205 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	185 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	546 FPS	592 FPS
medium	473 FPS	537 FPS
high	432 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	592 FPS
medium	413 FPS	497 FPS
high	375 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	427 FPS
medium	292 FPS	370 FPS
high	255 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon W-1370P
1080p
low	546 FPS	592 FPS
medium	546 FPS	592 FPS
high	546 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	592 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	592 FPS
medium	546 FPS	592 FPS
high	546 FPS	592 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	592 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	592 FPS
medium	484 FPS	576 FPS
high	435 FPS	515 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	437 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon W-1370P

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 W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-1370P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-1370P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-1370P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Xeon W-1370P's 23,698 — a 8.1% lead for the Xeon W-1370P. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon W-1370P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.2 GHz+13%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+100%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	21,845	23,698+8%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1370P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon W-1370P
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) / not specified (Xeon W-1370P). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon W-1370P
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1370P debuted at $323. On MSRP ($299 vs $323), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $24 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 73.1 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1370P — making the Xeon W-1370P the 0.4% better value option.