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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 5600 vs Xeon w5-3525

The Ryzen 5 5600 is slightly slower than the Xeon w5-3525 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 573% cheaper$147.76 vs $1339
  • Up to 512% better value for money
  • Up to 10% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 573% more expensive$1339 vs $147.76

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon w5-3525 ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon w5-3525 has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon w5-3525 has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon w5-3525 has 13 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon w5-3525 boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5600 draws 225W less power.

Pricehelp
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA4677
Vermeer
Codenamehelp
Sapphire Rapids
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
4800 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5600 or Xeon w5-3525?expand_more
The Xeon w5-3525. It's 57% faster than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 80/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon w5-3525 than Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
57% 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 5600 or Xeon w5-3525?expand_more
The Xeon w5-3525 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon w5-3525 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 80/100 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 5600 and Xeon w5-3525?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5600 scores 51/100, Xeon w5-3525 scores 80/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5600 or Xeon w5-3525 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 5600 or Xeon w5-3525?expand_more
The Xeon w5-3525 is the stronger pick at 80/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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