Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Xeon W-3323

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 1950X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,487 vs 27,822).
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5.3% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$949 MSRP

Xeon W-3323

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($949 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

2017

Xeon W-3323

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 220W, a 40W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($949 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (27,487 vs 27,822).
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5.3% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$949 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (18 MB vs 32 MB).
❌22.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3323 better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is ahead with a 13.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3323 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1950X also has the bigger cache pool with 77.8% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 18 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-3323 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

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

Xeon W-3323 is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-3323 is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $949 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 13.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 6.6% better value on MSRP (29.3 vs 27.5 PassMark/$), 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-3323 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 16/32. 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 1950X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3323 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	198 FPS	176 FPS
medium	172 FPS	140 FPS
high	141 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	146 FPS
medium	129 FPS	114 FPS
high	103 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	67 FPS
medium	61 FPS	56 FPS
high	48 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	407 FPS	447 FPS
medium	365 FPS	385 FPS
high	311 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	348 FPS	384 FPS
medium	318 FPS	342 FPS
high	272 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	234 FPS
4K
low	224 FPS	246 FPS
medium	204 FPS	221 FPS
high	185 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	162 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	687 FPS	696 FPS
medium	687 FPS	696 FPS
high	687 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	687 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	687 FPS	696 FPS
medium	687 FPS	642 FPS
high	656 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	584 FPS	537 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	482 FPS
medium	428 FPS	377 FPS
high	383 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	273 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Xeon W-3323
1080p
low	687 FPS	696 FPS
medium	687 FPS	696 FPS
high	687 FPS	696 FPS
ultra	640 FPS	602 FPS
1440p
low	687 FPS	696 FPS
medium	687 FPS	615 FPS
high	611 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	578 FPS	482 FPS
medium	517 FPS	433 FPS
high	458 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	338 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Xeon W-3323

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 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): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,487 points. Launch price was $999.

Xeon W-3323

The Xeon W-3323 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,822 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-3323 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-3323 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-3323 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 27,487 against the Xeon W-3323's 27,822 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-3323. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3323.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Xeon W-3323
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	32 MB+78%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	27,487	27,822+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,040	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3323 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Xeon W-3323
Socket	SP3r2	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	64	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X) / not specified (Xeon W-3323). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950X targets Workstation.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Xeon W-3323
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Workstation	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X launched at $999 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3323 debuted at $949. On MSRP ($999 vs $949), the Xeon W-3323 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 29.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3323 — making the Xeon W-3323 the 6.3% better value option.