Ryzen 7 7700X vs Xeon W-3235

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3235
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
16.10
Ryzen 7 7700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
22.64
+40.6%

Ryzen 7 7700X outperforms Xeon W-3235 by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking418233
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.4246.04
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon WAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency8.4620.41
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date3 June 2019 (5 years ago)29 August 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,398$399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 7700X has 164% better value for money than Xeon W-3235.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache768 KB512 KB
L2 cache12 MB8 MB
L3 cache19.25 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data71+122 mm
Maximum core temperature72 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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)180 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-5125 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
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-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X 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-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 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 W-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X.

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-3235 16.10
Ryzen 7 7700X 22.64
+40.6%

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-3235 25578
Ryzen 7 7700X 35955
+40.6%

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-3235 1446
Ryzen 7 7700X 2964
+105%

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-3235 10401
Ryzen 7 7700X 15490
+48.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.10 22.64
Recency 3 June 2019 29 August 2022
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon W-3235 has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7700X, on the other hand, has a 40.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 71.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 7700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-3235 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3235 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 7700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3235 and Ryzen 7 7700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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