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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w3-2423 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Xeon w3-2423 is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 5 months newer
  • Available for $359

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon w3-2423 ranks 18 points higher.

Threadshelp

Xeon w3-2423 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 71% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon w3-2423 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 55W less power.

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LGA4677
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AM4
Sapphire Rapids
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
4400 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w3-2423 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Xeon w3-2423. It's 53% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon w3-2423 than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
53% 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 w3-2423 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Xeon w3-2423 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon w3-2423 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w3-2423 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Xeon w3-2423 scores 52/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon w3-2423 or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 w3-2423 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Xeon w3-2423 is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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