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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w5-3425 vs Ryzen 7 7700X

The Xeon w5-3425 is slower than the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 5 months newer
  • Up to 198% more expensive$1189 vs $234.00
  • Up to 31% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 198% cheaper$234.00 vs $1189
  • Up to 290% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Xeon w5-3425 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon w5-3425 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 7700X has 2 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 7700X draws 165W less power.

Pricehelp
LGA4677
Sockethelp
AM5
Sapphire Rapids
Codenamehelp
Raphael
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w5-3425 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon w5-3425 or Ryzen 7 7700X?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 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w5-3425 and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Performance: Xeon w5-3425 scores 68/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon w5-3425 or Ryzen 7 7700X 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 w5-3425 or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 7700X is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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