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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Xeon w3-2423

The Ryzen 5 3500X is slightly slower than the Xeon w3-2423 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 5 months newer
Available for $359

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 3500X

329FPS

Xeon w3-2423

329FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 3500X

208FPS

Xeon w3-2423

209FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

Xeon w3-2423

250FPS

Elden Ring2022

Ryzen 5 3500X

155FPS

Xeon w3-2423

156FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

225FPS

227FPS

565FPS

577FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 5 3500X

641FPS

Xeon w3-2423

650FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 3500X

612FPS

Xeon w3-2423

621FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Xeon w3-2423

51%

Xeon w3-2423 ranks 18 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Xeon w3-2423 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Xeon w3-2423

15 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Xeon w3-2423

2.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 71% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Xeon w3-2423

4.2 GHz

Xeon w3-2423 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Xeon w3-2423

120W

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Xeon w3-2423

Ryzen 5 3500XXeon w3-2423

AM4

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LGA4677

Matisse

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Sapphire Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

4400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon w3-2423?expand_more

The Xeon w3-2423. It's 55% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon w3-2423 than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

55% 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 w3-2423?expand_more

The Xeon w3-2423 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon w3-2423 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 w3-2423?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100, Xeon w3-2423 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 w3-2423 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 w3-2423?expand_more

The Xeon w3-2423 is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.