Intel Xeon W-3235 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3235 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

Intel Xeon W-3235

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3235

6 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 6
12 more threads: 24 vs 12
Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
8x more maximum memory size: 1 TB vs 128 GB
Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2642 vs 2474
Around 49% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 25554 vs 17202

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	12 vs 6
Number of threads	24 vs 12
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
L1 cache	768 KB vs 384 KB
L2 cache	12 MB vs 3 MB
Maximum memory size	1 TB vs 128 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2642 vs 2474
PassMark - CPU mark	25554 vs 17202

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600

CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 32% higher maximum core temperature: 95 °C vs 72°C
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
Around 66% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2.8x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 180 Watt

Launch date	30 Sep 2019 vs 3 June 2019
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum core temperature	95 °C vs 72°C
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm vs 14 nm
L3 cache	32 MB vs 19.25 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 180 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3235
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2642

2474

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

25554

17202

Name	Intel Xeon W-3235	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600
PassMark - Single thread mark	2642	2474
PassMark - CPU mark	25554	17202
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1088
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	11988

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3235	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3600
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Zen 2
Launch date	3 June 2019	30 Sep 2019
Launch price (MSRP)	$1398
Place in performance rating	839	849
Processor Number	W-3235	PRO 3600
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Family		Ryzen 5
OPN Tray		100-000000029
Performance
Base frequency	3.30 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	768 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	12 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	19.25 MB	32 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	7 nm
Maximum core temperature	72°C	95 °C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of cores	12	6
Number of threads	24	12
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	6	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	131.13 GB/s	47.68 GB/s
Maximum memory size	1 TB	128 GB
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4-2933	DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Package Size	76.0mm x 56.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA3647	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	180 Watt	65 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	64	20
PCI Express revision	3.0	4.0
Scalability	1S Only
PCIe configurations		1x16+x4, 2x8+x4, 1x8+2x4+x4
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Run Sure Technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions	Intel AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units	2
Speed Shift technology
AMD SenseMI
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2)
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)