Ryzen 5 8600G vs Xeon W-3345

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3345
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
28.77
+80.3%
Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.96

Xeon W-3345 outperforms Ryzen 5 8600G by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking157425
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data50.50
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency10.8923.24
Architecture codenameIce Lake-W (2021)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date29 July 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed3 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)81 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G 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
SocketFCLGA4189AM5
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512no data
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-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGX-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G 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-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 760M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G.

PCIe version44.0
PCI Express lanes6420

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-3345 28.77
+80.3%
Ryzen 5 8600G 15.96

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-3345 45694
+80.2%
Ryzen 5 8600G 25354

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.77 15.96
Recency 29 July 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-3345 has a 80.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 5 8600G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 284.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-3345 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 8600G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3345 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3345 and Ryzen 5 8600G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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