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 9800X3D

2024

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 96 MB vs 39 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Costs $3,970 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $4,449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 818.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 83.4 vs 9.1 PassMark/$ ($479 MSRP vs $4,449 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 205W, a 85W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (39,966 vs 40,419).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3275M, which brings 28 cores / 56 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Xeon W-3275M

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 28 cores / 56 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅128.6% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (39 MB vs 96 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.1 vs 83.4 PassMark/$ ($4,449 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
❌70.8% higher power demand at 205W vs 120W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

2024

Xeon W-3275M

2019

Why buy it

✅Massive L3 cache advantage with 96 MB vs 39 MB, which is a real win in CPU-limited gaming.
✅Costs $3,970 less on MSRP ($479 MSRP vs $4,449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 818.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 83.4 vs 9.1 PassMark/$ ($479 MSRP vs $4,449 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 205W, a 85W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 28 cores / 56 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 28.
✅128.6% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 28) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (39,966 vs 40,419).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-3275M, which brings 28 cores / 56 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌No 3D V-Cache or similar L3 advantage, which matters in CPU-limited gaming (39 MB vs 96 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.1 vs 83.4 PassMark/$ ($4,449 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
❌70.8% higher power demand at 205W vs 120W.
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than Xeon W-3275M?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-3275M makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3275M is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 9800X3D is $3,970 cheaper on MSRP at $479 MSRP versus $4,449 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-3275M is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. It is also 818.4% better value on MSRP (83.4 vs 9.1 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of 39 MB. 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 7 9800X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3275M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon W-3275M
1080p
low	276 FPS	198 FPS
medium	257 FPS	162 FPS
high	219 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	159 FPS
medium	217 FPS	125 FPS
high	172 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	87 FPS
medium	149 FPS	74 FPS
high	112 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon W-3275M
1080p
low	880 FPS	607 FPS
medium	713 FPS	522 FPS
high	561 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	371 FPS
1440p
low	697 FPS	514 FPS
medium	591 FPS	447 FPS
high	483 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	306 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	306 FPS
medium	328 FPS	266 FPS
high	305 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	213 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon W-3275M
1080p
low	944 FPS	1010 FPS
medium	772 FPS	928 FPS
high	698 FPS	876 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	793 FPS
1440p
low	731 FPS	808 FPS
medium	598 FPS	715 FPS
high	529 FPS	675 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	605 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	519 FPS
medium	419 FPS	429 FPS
high	377 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon W-3275M
1080p
low	999 FPS	1010 FPS
medium	999 FPS	1010 FPS
high	907 FPS	885 FPS
ultra	811 FPS	773 FPS
1440p
low	885 FPS	932 FPS
medium	778 FPS	804 FPS
high	685 FPS	702 FPS
ultra	592 FPS	603 FPS
4K
low	639 FPS	680 FPS
medium	568 FPS	591 FPS
high	507 FPS	521 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 9800X3D and Xeon W-3275M

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 November 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 39,966 points. Launch price was $479.

Xeon W-3275M

The Xeon W-3275M 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 40,419 points. Launch price was $7,453.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-3275M offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon W-3275M has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275M — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D (base: 4.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the Granite Ridge (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-3275M uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 39,966 against the Xeon W-3275M's 40,419 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W-3275M. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275M.

Feature	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon W-3275M
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	28 / 56+250%
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+13%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+88%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+149%	38.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	28 MB+2700%
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Granite Ridge (2024−2025)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	39,966	40,419+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	23,277	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3275M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D versus 2933 on the Xeon W-3275M — the Xeon W-3275M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3275M supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) vs 6 (Xeon W-3275M). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) vs 64 (Xeon W-3275M) — the Xeon W-3275M offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,B650E,X870E,B850 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) and C620 (Xeon W-3275M).

Feature	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon W-3275M
Socket	AM5	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	2933+58560%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+9830300%	2048
RAM Channels	2	6+200%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28	64+129%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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, AMD-Vi (Ryzen 7 9800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3275M). The Ryzen 7 9800X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon W-3275M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 9800X3D targets Extreme Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 9800X3D rivals Core i9-14900K; Xeon W-3275M rivals EPYC 7742.

Feature	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Xeon W-3275M
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, AMD-Vi	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Extreme Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched at $479 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3275M debuted at $4449. On MSRP ($479 vs $4449), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is $3970 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers 83.4 pts/$ vs 9.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3275M — making the Ryzen 7 9800X3D the 160.7% better value option.