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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Xeon W3520

The Ryzen 5 3500X is much faster than the Xeon W3520 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 137% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 8 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 29 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores.

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Xeon W3520 has 2 more threads.

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Ryzen 5 3500X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

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Xeon W3520
2.666 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 35% higher base clock.

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Xeon W3520
2.933 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 40% higher.

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Ryzen 5 3500X draws 65W less power.

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AM4
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LGA1366
Matisse
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Bloomfield
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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DDR3
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon W3520?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 725% faster than the Xeon W3520 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Xeon W3520?expand_more
725% 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 W3520?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 33/100 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 W3520?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100, Xeon W3520 scores 4/100. 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 W3520 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 W3520?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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