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 7600X

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 391.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.7 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 250W, a 145W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Xeon W-3345 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (28,325 vs 48,140).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3345, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 94.7 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌138.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7600X moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 7600X

2022

Xeon W-3345

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 391.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 94.7 vs 19.3 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 250W, a 145W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA4189 and DDR4.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Xeon W-3345 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 24 cores / 48 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅357.1% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3345 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (28,325 vs 48,140).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3345, which brings 24 cores / 48 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.3 vs 94.7 PassMark/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌138.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 105W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7600X moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7600X can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3345 better than Ryzen 5 7600X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3345 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7600X 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-3345 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3345 is the better fit. You are getting 70% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Xeon W-3345 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 7600X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-3345 is 735.8% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 7600X is also 391.8% better value on MSRP (94.7 vs 19.3 PassMark/$), 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 7600X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189. 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 7600X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3345 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	266 FPS	194 FPS
medium	246 FPS	155 FPS
high	210 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	226 FPS	159 FPS
medium	189 FPS	124 FPS
high	154 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	73 FPS
medium	131 FPS	60 FPS
high	101 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	649 FPS	497 FPS
medium	524 FPS	431 FPS
high	436 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	544 FPS	425 FPS
medium	455 FPS	376 FPS
high	388 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	341 FPS	264 FPS
medium	290 FPS	237 FPS
high	271 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	174 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	708 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	652 FPS	973 FPS
high	571 FPS	914 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	826 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	841 FPS
medium	554 FPS	744 FPS
high	479 FPS	699 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	626 FPS
4K
low	463 FPS	540 FPS
medium	392 FPS	444 FPS
high	341 FPS	390 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	320 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-3345
1080p
low	708 FPS	938 FPS
medium	708 FPS	847 FPS
high	708 FPS	732 FPS
ultra	708 FPS	635 FPS
1440p
low	708 FPS	735 FPS
medium	708 FPS	645 FPS
high	658 FPS	554 FPS
ultra	571 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	560 FPS	534 FPS
medium	502 FPS	477 FPS
high	452 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Xeon W-3345

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-3345

The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-3345 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3345 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 — a 28% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon W-3345 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Xeon W-3345's 48,140 — a 51.8% lead for the Xeon W-3345. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-3345
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	24 / 48+300%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+32%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+57%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	28,325	48,140+70%
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3345 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 3200 on the Xeon W-3345 — the Xeon W-3345 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3345 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 8 (Xeon W-3345). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 128 (Xeon W-3345) — the Xeon W-3345 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-3345
Socket	AM5	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	3200+63900%
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+3276700%	4096
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	128+357%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3345). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon W-3345 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; Xeon W-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-3345
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3345 debuted at $2499. On MSRP ($299 vs $2499), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $2200 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 94.7 pts/$ vs 19.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3345 — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 132.4% better value option.