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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2124 vs Ryzen 5 3600X

The Xeon E-2124 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3600X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 26% cheaper – $198 vs $249
Up to 7% better value for money

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Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 26% more expensive – $249 vs $198

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon E-2124

204FPS

Ryzen 5 3600X

209FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E-2124

214FPS

Ryzen 5 3600X

250FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E-2124

327FPS

Ryzen 5 3600X

329FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon E-2124

520FPS

Ryzen 5 3600X

527FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E-2124

618FPS

Ryzen 5 3600X

650FPS

Rocket League2015

916FPS

940FPS

530FPS

577FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E-2124

589FPS

Ryzen 5 3600X

621FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Xeon E-2124

42%

Ryzen 5 3600X

37%

Xeon E-2124 ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E-2124

Ryzen 5 3600X

Ryzen 5 3600X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2124

Ryzen 5 3600X

Ryzen 5 3600X has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2124

8 MB

Ryzen 5 3600X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3600X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2124

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 3600X has a 15% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2124

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 3600X

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 5 3600X boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E-2124

71W

Ryzen 5 3600X

95W

Xeon E-2124 draws 24W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E-2124

Ryzen 5 3600X

Xeon E-2124Ryzen 5 3600X

LGA1151

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AM4

Coffee Lake-S WS

Codenamehelp

Matisse

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

UHD Graphics P630

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2124 or Ryzen 5 3600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3600X. It's 14% faster than the Xeon E-2124 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3600X than Xeon E-2124?expand_more

14% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E-2124 or Ryzen 5 3600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 5 3600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E-2124 and Ryzen 5 3600X?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E-2124 scores 42/100, Ryzen 5 3600X scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E-2124 or Ryzen 5 3600X 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 E-2124 or Ryzen 5 3600X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3600X is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.