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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-1290 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Xeon W-1290 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 11% more expensive – $498 vs $374.49

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Up to 80% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 8 months newer
Up to 11% cheaper – $374.49 vs $498
Up to 100% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Counter-Strike 22023

Xeon W-1290

581FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

804FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon W-1290

623FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

868FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon W-1290

253FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

478FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon W-1290

209FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

228FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Fortnite2017

330FPS

303FPS

Rocket League2015

Xeon W-1290

942FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

1147FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon W-1290

528FPS

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

592FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon W-1290

53%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

82%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon W-1290

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon W-1290 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon W-1290

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon W-1290 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon W-1290

20 MB

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

96 MB

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 76 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-1290

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-1290

5.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

5 GHz

Xeon W-1290 boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon W-1290

80W

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

120W

Xeon W-1290 draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon W-1290

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

$374.49

Xeon W-1290Ryzen 7 7800X3D

LGA1200

Sockethelp

AM5

Comet Lake

Codenamehelp

Raphael

Server/Workstation

Segmenthelp

Desktop

Intel UHD Graphics P630

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Radeon Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

5200 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon W-1290 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It's 55% faster than the Xeon W-1290 on average across 100+ games, scoring 82/100 vs 53/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 7800X3D than Xeon W-1290?expand_more

55% 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 W-1290 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 7800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 82/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon W-1290 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

Performance: Xeon W-1290 scores 53/100, Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 82/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon W-1290 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 W-1290 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the stronger pick at 82/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.