Ryzen 9 9950X vs Xeon W-3223

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3223
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 160 Watt
11.13
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
43.31
+289%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Xeon W-3223 by a whopping 289% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking71857
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.9763.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency6.3423.23
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date3 June 2019 (5 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$749$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 237% better value for money than Xeon W-3223.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache512 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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
SocketFCLGA3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes6424

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-3223 11.13
Ryzen 9 9950X 43.31
+289%

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-3223 17026
Ryzen 9 9950X 66284
+289%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.13 43.31
Recency 3 June 2019 15 August 2024
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 16 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 170 Watt

Xeon W-3223 has 6.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 289.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-3223 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3223 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3223 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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