AMD Ryzen 7 3800X vs Intel Xeon W-3223

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X or AMD Ryzen 7 3800X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3223 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3223, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
3 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Name Intel Xeon W-3223
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-3223 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3223 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
16 Threads 16
8x Cores 8x
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3223 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
2 Memory channels 6
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 160 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 160 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3223 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
385 $ Release price 749 $
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Cascade Lake W
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
23322
23322
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
17428
17428

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
9065
9065
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
8682
8682

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
8129
8129
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
7965
7965

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
4960
4960
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
3941
3941

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1742
1742
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1348
1348

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1271
1271
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
1096
1096

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
509
509
Intel Xeon W-3223
8C 16T @ 3.5 GHz
396
396