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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Xeon Gold 5420+

The Ryzen 5 3500X is slightly slower than the Xeon Gold 5420+ on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 4 months newer
  • Available for $1848

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon Gold 5420+ ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Gold 5420+ has 22 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Gold 5420+ has 50 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Gold 5420+ has 20.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 80% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 140W less power.

AM4
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LGA4677
Matisse
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Sapphire Rapids
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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4400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon Gold 5420+?expand_more
The Xeon Gold 5420+. It's 50% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 5420+ than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
50% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon Gold 5420+?expand_more
The Xeon Gold 5420+ is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon Gold 5420+ worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3500X and Xeon Gold 5420+?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100, Xeon Gold 5420+ scores 51/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon Gold 5420+ bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon Gold 5420+?expand_more
The Xeon Gold 5420+ is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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