Valorant
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Xeon E5-1620 v3 vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The Xeon E5-1620 v3 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $399.95 cheaper!
Xeon E5-1620 v332% Score
Ryzen 7 9800X3D95% Score
- Up to 199% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 10 years and 4 months newer
- Available for $589.90
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 34% higher base clock.
LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
AM5Haswell-EP
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeServer/Workstation
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-1620 v3 or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's 197% faster than the Xeon E5-1620 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 95/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9800X3D than Xeon E5-1620 v3?expand_more
197% 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, Xeon E5-1620 v3 or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 95/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-1620 v3 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-1620 v3 scores 32/100, Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-1620 v3 or Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 Xeon E5-1620 v3 or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger pick at 95/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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