Xeon w9-3495X vs Ryzen 9 7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 170 Watt
32.51
Xeon w9-3495X
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
57.83
+77.9%

Xeon w9-3495X outperforms Ryzen 9 7900X by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12420
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data18.76
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency18.1015.64
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X 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)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads24112
Base clock speed4.7 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)105 MB
Chip lithography5 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °C81 °C
Number of transistorsCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X 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)170 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) 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 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X 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 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X 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 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X. 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)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X.

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 7900X 32.51
Xeon w9-3495X 57.83
+77.9%

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 7900X 51640
Xeon w9-3495X 91866
+77.9%

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 7900X 2953
+40%
Xeon w9-3495X 2110

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 7900X 17921
Xeon w9-3495X 18543
+3.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.51 57.83
Recency 27 September 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 12 56
Threads 24 112
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900X has 105.9% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3495X, on the other hand, has a 77.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, and 366.7% more physical cores and 366.7% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 7900X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 7900X is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3495X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 7900X and Xeon w9-3495X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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