Xeon w3-2425 vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.59
+36.1%

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms Xeon w3-2425 by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking415654
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation47.9748.49
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency23.278.55
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229$529

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w3-2425 has 1% better value for money than Ryzen 5 8600G.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed4.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithography4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size178 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-4400
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 760MN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2064

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 8600G 16.59
+36.1%
Xeon w3-2425 12.19

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25391
+36.1%
Xeon w3-2425 18655

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.59 12.19
Recency 8 January 2024 15 February 2023
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 36.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2425 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon w3-2425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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