Core Ultra 7 265K vs Xeon W-3375

Core Ultra 7 265K

20 Cores20 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.5 GHz2024

Xeon W-3375

38 Cores76 Thrd270 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 7 265K

20 / 20

58,789

0.0%

59,091

+0.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 265K

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1428%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

1037%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

312%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

247%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

216%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

124%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

122%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

111%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

111%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

110%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

107%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

106%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

105%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

104%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

102%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

100%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

99%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

98%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

97%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

94%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

92%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

91%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

91%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

89%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

89%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

88%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

88%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

86%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

86%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

85%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3375

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

109%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

108%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

108%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

107%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

107%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

105%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

104%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

104%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

103%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

101%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

101%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

101%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

100%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

100%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

99%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

98%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

98%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

96%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

96%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

95%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

94%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

93%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

92%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

91%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

90%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

90%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

90%

#479

EPYC 7763

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($6,000) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3375 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 265K	Xeon W-3375
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($285)	⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 7 265K ($285), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($5,715 less, 95% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 7 265K	Xeon W-3375
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1995%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($285)	⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 7 265K Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3375 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon W-3375

Core Ultra 7 265K

The Core Ultra 7 265K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 58,789 points. Launch price was $394.

Xeon W-3375

The Xeon W-3375 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 59,091 points. Launch price was $4,499.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 265K packs 20 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-3375 offers 38 cores / 76 threads — the Xeon W-3375 has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265K versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3375 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 265K uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon W-3375 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 58,789 against the Xeon W-3375's 59,091 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-3375. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,283 vs 1,818, a 57.4% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 22,293 vs 17,713 (22.9% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 265K vs 57 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3375.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265K	Xeon W-3375
Cores / Threads	20 / 20	38 / 76+90%
Boost Clock	5.5 GHz+38%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+56%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	57 MB (total)+90%
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)+200%	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-70%	10 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	58,789	59,091
Cinebench R23 Multi	36,309	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,283+81%	1,818
Geekbench 6 Multi	22,293+26%	17,713

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265K uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3375 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 7 265K versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3375 — the Core Ultra 7 265K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3375 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 7 265K) vs 8 (Xeon W-3375). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core Ultra 7 265K) vs 64 (Xeon W-3375) — the Xeon W-3375 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1851 (Core Ultra 7 265K) and Intel C621A (Xeon W-3375).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265K	Xeon W-3375
Socket	LGA1851	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	4096 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core Ultra 7 265K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 265K) vs true (Xeon W-3375). The Core Ultra 7 265K includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics 64EU), while the Xeon W-3375 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3375 rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 265K	Xeon W-3375
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Arc Graphics 64EU	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 7 265K launched at $309 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3375 debuted at $4951. At current prices ($285 vs $6000), the Core Ultra 7 265K is $5715 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 7 265K delivers 206.3 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3375 — making the Core Ultra 7 265K the 181.8% better value option.