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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 7700X vs Xeon W-1290

The Ryzen 7 7700X is much faster than the Xeon W-1290 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 58% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 5 months newer
Up to 25% cheaper – $232.00 vs $498
Up to 98% better value for money

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Up to 25% more expensive – $498 vs $232.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen 7 7700X

745FPS

Xeon W-1290

581FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 7700X

790FPS

Xeon W-1290

623FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 7 7700X

411FPS

Xeon W-1290

253FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 7 7700X

224FPS

Xeon W-1290

209FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Fortnite2017

322FPS

330FPS

Rocket League2015

Ryzen 7 7700X

1079FPS

Xeon W-1290

942FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 7 7700X

572FPS

Xeon W-1290

528FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

70%

Xeon W-1290

53%

Ryzen 7 7700X ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

Xeon W-1290

Xeon W-1290 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

Xeon W-1290

Xeon W-1290 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

32 MB

Xeon W-1290

20 MB

Ryzen 7 7700X has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz

Xeon W-1290

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X has a 41% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

5.4 GHz

Xeon W-1290

5.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

105W

Xeon W-1290

80W

Xeon W-1290 draws 25W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X

$232.00

Xeon W-1290

Ryzen 7 7700XXeon W-1290

AM5

Sockethelp

LGA1200

Raphael

Codenamehelp

Comet Lake

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Server/Workstation

Radeon Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

Intel UHD Graphics P630

5200 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

2933 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 7700X or Xeon W-1290?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X. It's 32% faster than the Xeon W-1290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7700X than Xeon W-1290?expand_more

32% 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 7 7700X or Xeon W-1290?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 7700X and Xeon W-1290?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 7700X scores 70/100, Xeon W-1290 scores 53/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 7 7700X or Xeon W-1290 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 7 7700X or Xeon W-1290?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.