Ryzen 5 3600 vs Xeon W-2150B

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2150B
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 120 Watt
12.91
+15.6%
Ryzen 5 3600
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
11.17

Xeon W-2150B outperforms Ryzen 5 3600 by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking594702
Place by popularitynot in top-1008
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data22.81
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon WAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency10.1816.26
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date21 December 2017 (7 years ago)7 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB
L3 cache13.75 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)68 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
Socket2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no data

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 W-2150B 12.91
+15.6%
Ryzen 5 3600 11.17

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 W-2150B 20503
+15.6%
Ryzen 5 3600 17742

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.

Xeon W-2150B 1315
Ryzen 5 3600 1614
+22.7%

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.

Xeon W-2150B 8493
+22.9%
Ryzen 5 3600 6912

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.91 11.17
Recency 21 December 2017 7 July 2019
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-2150B has a 15.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 3600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2150B is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 3600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2150B is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 3600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2150B and Ryzen 5 3600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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