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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5500 vs Xeon w5-3435X

The Ryzen 5 5500 is slightly slower than the Xeon w5-3435X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 899% cheaper – $83.95 vs $1589
Up to 754% better value for money

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Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 months newer
Up to 899% more expensive – $1589 vs $83.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 5 5500

232FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

242FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 5 5500

274FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

322FPS

Elden Ring2022

Ryzen 5 5500

159FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

165FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 5 5500

212FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

217FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 5 5500

331FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

332FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 5 5500

644FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

693FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 5 5500

533FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

546FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Ryzen 5 5500

235FPS

Xeon w5-3435X

239FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 5500

43%

Xeon w5-3435X

75%

Xeon w5-3435X ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 5500

Xeon w5-3435X

Xeon w5-3435X has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5500

Xeon w5-3435X

Xeon w5-3435X has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5500

16 MB

Xeon w5-3435X

45 MB

Xeon w5-3435X has 29 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500

3.6 GHz

Xeon w5-3435X

3.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 16% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500

4.2 GHz

Xeon w5-3435X

4.7 GHz

Xeon w5-3435X boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5500

65W

Xeon w5-3435X

270W

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 205W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 5500

$83.95

Xeon w5-3435X

Ryzen 5 5500Xeon w5-3435X

AM4

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LGA4677

Cezanne

Codenamehelp

Sapphire Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5500 or Xeon w5-3435X?expand_more

The Xeon w5-3435X. It's 74% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 75/100 vs 43/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon w5-3435X than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more

74% 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 5500 or Xeon w5-3435X?expand_more

The Xeon w5-3435X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon w5-3435X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 75/100 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 5500 and Xeon w5-3435X?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 5 5500 scores 43/100, Xeon w5-3435X scores 75/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 5 5500 or Xeon w5-3435X 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 5500 or Xeon w5-3435X?expand_more

The Xeon w5-3435X is the stronger pick at 75/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.