Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs Xeon W-1390

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 AI 7 PRO 350

2025

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 80W, a 52W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1390 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Xeon W-1390

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,902 vs 24,044).
❌Launch MSRP is still $494 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 80W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

2025

Xeon W-1390

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 80W, a 52W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1200 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1390 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (23,902 vs 24,044).
❌Launch MSRP is still $494 MSRP, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 80W vs 28W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1200 with DDR4, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 better than Xeon W-1390?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1390 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 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, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-1390 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $494 MSRP, and it gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1390 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 7.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon W-1390 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (48.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA1200, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 AI 7 PRO 350 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1390 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	245 FPS	246 FPS
medium	228 FPS	231 FPS
high	194 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	167 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	215 FPS	217 FPS
medium	181 FPS	184 FPS
high	149 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	151 FPS
medium	126 FPS	128 FPS
high	98 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	212 FPS	406 FPS
medium	183 FPS	343 FPS
high	166 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	190 FPS	363 FPS
medium	170 FPS	315 FPS
high	154 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	239 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	241 FPS
medium	132 FPS	216 FPS
high	126 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	601 FPS	598 FPS
medium	595 FPS	527 FPS
high	512 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	408 FPS	391 FPS
1440p
low	601 FPS	590 FPS
medium	506 FPS	490 FPS
high	435 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	436 FPS	421 FPS
medium	368 FPS	365 FPS
high	322 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	276 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350	Xeon W-1390
1080p
low	601 FPS	598 FPS
medium	601 FPS	598 FPS
high	601 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	598 FPS
1440p
low	601 FPS	598 FPS
medium	601 FPS	598 FPS
high	588 FPS	598 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	552 FPS
4K
low	530 FPS	558 FPS
medium	478 FPS	506 FPS
high	425 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	393 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Xeon W-1390

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,044 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-1390

The Xeon W-1390 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,902 points. Launch price was $494.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 and Xeon W-1390 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1390 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the Krackan Point (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1390 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 24,044 against the Xeon W-1390's 23,902 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1390.

Feature	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350	Xeon W-1390
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Krackan Point (2025)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	24,044	23,902

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1390 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350	Xeon W-1390
Socket	FP8	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1390 debuted at $494. On MSRP ($0 vs $494), the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 is $494 cheaper.