Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon W-3223

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 Threadripper 1900X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 16,956).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.7 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $294 MSRP).

Xeon W-3223

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $255 less on MSRP ($294 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 88.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 57.7 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($294 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 180W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (17 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Xeon W-3223

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB).

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $255 less on MSRP ($294 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 88.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 57.7 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($294 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 180W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 16,956).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.7 vs 57.7 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $294 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (17 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3223 better than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is ahead with a 6.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3223 pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X also has the bigger cache pool with 93.9% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 17 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3223 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon W-3223 is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-3223 is $255 cheaper on MSRP at $294 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 88.1% better value on MSRP (57.7 vs 30.7 PassMark/$), 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-3223 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 Threadripper 1900X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3223 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon W-3223
1080p
low	227 FPS	183 FPS
medium	198 FPS	144 FPS
high	163 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	148 FPS
medium	152 FPS	115 FPS
high	120 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	68 FPS
medium	63 FPS	56 FPS
high	49 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon W-3223
1080p
low	421 FPS	343 FPS
medium	401 FPS	293 FPS
high	341 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	231 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	310 FPS
medium	353 FPS	271 FPS
high	301 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	253 FPS	228 FPS
medium	228 FPS	202 FPS
high	206 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	163 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon W-3223
1080p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	424 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	362 FPS	416 FPS
high	324 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	296 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon W-3223
1080p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	424 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	409 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-3223

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.

Xeon W-3223

The Xeon W-3223 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 16,956 points. Launch price was $749.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon W-3223 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-3223 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3223 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-3223 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon W-3223's 16,956 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W-3223. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3223.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon W-3223
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+94%	16.5 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	8 MB+1500%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	16,829	16,956

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3223 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon W-3223
Socket	SP3r2	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X launched at $549 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3223 debuted at $294. On MSRP ($549 vs $294), the Xeon W-3223 is $255 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X delivers 30.7 pts/$ vs 57.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3223 — making the Xeon W-3223 the 61.2% better value option.