Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Xeon L5638

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon L5638
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 60 Watt
2.33
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.21
+982%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Xeon L5638 by a whopping 982% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1788196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.7342.09
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.6819.88
Architecture codenameWestmere-EP (2010−2011)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)7 November 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$90$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 2333% better value for money than Xeon L5638.

Detailed specifications

Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size239 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,170 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366AM5
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 L5638 2.33
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.21
+982%

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 L5638 3707
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40043
+980%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.33 25.21
Recency 16 March 2010 7 November 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon L5638 has 100% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 982% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon L5638 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon L5638 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon L5638 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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