Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon L3406

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon L3406
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 30 Watt
0.58
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.93
+2991%

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Xeon L3406 by a whopping 2991% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2820345
Place by popularitynot in top-10068
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency1.8316.15
Architecture codenameno dataRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date1 January 2010 (14 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.26 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.53 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data384 KB
L2 cacheno data6 MB
L3 cache4 MB Intel® Smart Cache32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data70 mm2
Maximum core temperature54 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno dataCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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
SocketFCLGA1156AM5
Power consumption (TDP)30 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.25 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size16.38 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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.

Xeon L3406 0.58
Ryzen 5 7600X 17.93
+2991%

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.

Xeon L3406 928
Ryzen 5 7600X 28476
+2969%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.58 17.93
Recency 1 January 2010 27 September 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon L3406 has 250% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X, on the other hand, has a 2991.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon L3406 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon L3406 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon L3406 and Ryzen 5 7600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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