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 7 5800X3D

2022

Why buy it

✅+336.4% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Costs $4,553 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $5,002 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1006.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 63.0 vs 5.7 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $5,002 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 205W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3245M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (28,298 vs 28,494).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3245M, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Xeon W-3245M

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 96 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.7 vs 63.0 PassMark/$ ($5,002 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌95.2% higher power demand at 205W vs 105W.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

2022

Xeon W-3245M

2019

Why buy it

✅+336.4% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 22 MB).
✅Costs $4,553 less on MSRP ($449 MSRP vs $5,002 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1006.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 63.0 vs 5.7 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $5,002 MSRP).
✅Draws 105W instead of 205W, a 100W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3245M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (28,298 vs 28,494).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3245M, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (22 MB vs 96 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.7 vs 63.0 PassMark/$ ($5,002 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌95.2% higher power demand at 205W vs 105W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3245M better than Ryzen 7 5800X3D?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3245M makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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-3245M is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.2% 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-3245M is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Xeon W-3245M is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5800X3D makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-3245M is 1014.0% more expensive on MSRP at $5,002 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5800X3D is also 1006.4% better value on MSRP (63.0 vs 5.7 PassMark/$), 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 7 5800X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019) and 336.4% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 22 MB). That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 7 5800X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3245M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Xeon W-3245M
1080p
low	191 FPS	185 FPS
medium	165 FPS	150 FPS
high	131 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	161 FPS	148 FPS
medium	135 FPS	117 FPS
high	106 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	82 FPS
medium	77 FPS	70 FPS
high	60 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Xeon W-3245M
1080p
low	704 FPS	531 FPS
medium	615 FPS	447 FPS
high	496 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	335 FPS
1440p
low	570 FPS	461 FPS
medium	510 FPS	399 FPS
high	429 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	332 FPS	287 FPS
medium	299 FPS	248 FPS
high	276 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	199 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Xeon W-3245M
1080p
low	706 FPS	712 FPS
medium	607 FPS	712 FPS
high	566 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	498 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	568 FPS	712 FPS
medium	490 FPS	712 FPS
high	450 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	603 FPS
4K
low	410 FPS	524 FPS
medium	342 FPS	428 FPS
high	308 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	314 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Xeon W-3245M
1080p
low	707 FPS	712 FPS
medium	707 FPS	712 FPS
high	707 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	707 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	707 FPS	712 FPS
medium	707 FPS	712 FPS
high	703 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	658 FPS	646 FPS
medium	590 FPS	566 FPS
high	531 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Xeon W-3245M

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (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: 28,298 points. Launch price was $449.

Xeon W-3245M

The Xeon W-3245M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,494 points. Launch price was $5,002.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-3245M has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245M (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-3245M uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 28,298 against the Xeon W-3245M's 28,494 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-3245M. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Xeon W-3245M
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+336%	22 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	16 MB+3100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	28,298	28,494
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,474
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	11,572

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3245M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 5800X3D) vs 6 (Xeon W-3245M). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X3D) vs 64 (Xeon W-3245M) — the Xeon W-3245M offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 7 5800X3D) and C621 (Xeon W-3245M).

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Xeon W-3245M
Socket	AM4	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	2048 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	64+167%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 5800X3D) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3245M). Primary use case: Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800X3D	Xeon W-3245M
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Professional Workstation / Mac Pro

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3245M debuted at $5002. On MSRP ($449 vs $5002), the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is $4553 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5800X3D delivers 63.0 pts/$ vs 5.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3245M — making the Ryzen 7 5800X3D the 166.8% better value option.