Xeon w5-3435X vs Ryzen 9 7900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7900
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
30.70
+5.9%
Xeon w5-3435X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 270 Watt
28.98

Ryzen 9 7900 outperforms Xeon w5-3435X by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking134154
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation65.5753.57
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency44.6710.15
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date14 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$429$1,589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7900 has 22% better value for money than Xeon w5-3435X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithography5 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 71 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °C72 °C
Number of transistors13,140 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X 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 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475VIntel® 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 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X 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 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X 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 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data4 TB
Max memory channelsno data8
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) ( - 2200 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes24112

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 9 7900 30.70
+5.9%
Xeon w5-3435X 28.98

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 9 7900 48766
+5.9%
Xeon w5-3435X 46029

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 9 7900 2859
+35.9%
Xeon w5-3435X 2103

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 9 7900 16833
+5.8%
Xeon w5-3435X 15909

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.70 28.98
Recency 14 January 2023 15 February 2023
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 270 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900 has a 5.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 315.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3435X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X.

Note that Ryzen 9 7900 is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-3435X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7900 and Xeon w5-3435X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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