Intel Xeon W-3245M vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

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Intel Xeon W-3245M or Intel Xeon W-3245M – 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 Intel Xeon W-3245M features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-3245M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3245M Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Intel Xeon W Family AMD Ryzen 5
7 Generation 3
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3245M has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3245M is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
32 Threads 12
None None 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 6
16x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3245M does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 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.
6 Memory channels 2
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3245M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Cascade Lake W Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 3647 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
5000 $ Release price 215 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
28894
28894
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
18267
18267

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
16096
16096
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6992
6992

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
11766
11766
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6822
6822

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
7444
7444
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
3751
3751

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1605
1605
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1374
1374

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1245
1245
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1182
1182

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
501
501
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
437
437