Ryzen 9 9900X vs Xeon W3520

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3520
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
1.84
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+1776%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Xeon W3520 by a whopping 1776% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2004109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3266.82
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.3427.22
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$404$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9900X has 20781% better value for money than Xeon W3520.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads824
Base clock speed2.66 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.93 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm4 nm
Die size263 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C95 °C
Number of transistors731 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1366AM5
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size24 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon W3520 1.84
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+1776%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon W3520 2920
Ryzen 9 9900X 54839
+1778%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.84 34.52
Recency 30 March 2009 15 August 2024
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 8 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 1776.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 1025% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W3520 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W3520 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W3520 and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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