Xeon D-2795NT vs Xeon w3-2525
Xeon D-2795NT
Xeon w3-2525
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2795NT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2525
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon D-2795NT and Xeon w3-2525
Xeon D-2795NT
The Xeon D-2795NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 28,463 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon w3-2525
The Xeon w3-2525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 28,641 points. Launch price was $609.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2795NT packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon w3-2525 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-2795NT has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2795NT versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2525 — a 36.8% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2525 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon w3-2525 is built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2795NT scores 28,463 against the Xeon w3-2525's 28,641 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon w3-2525. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,000, a 1.9% lead for the Xeon w3-2525 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,898 vs 15,000 (23.1% advantage for the Xeon w3-2525). L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon D-2795NT vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2525.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+33% | 22.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | — | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,463 | 28,641 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | 2,000+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898 | 15,000+26% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2795NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2525 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon D-2795NT versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon w3-2525 — the Xeon w3-2525 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-2795NT supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 2 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon D-2795NT) vs 64 (Xeon w3-2525) — the Xeon w3-2525 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC platform (Xeon D-2795NT) and W790 (Xeon w3-2525).
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 2 TB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | 64+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon D-2795NT targets Networking / Edge Computing / SoC, Xeon w3-2525 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon D-2795NT rivals EPYC 7302; Xeon w3-2525 rivals Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Networking / Edge Computing / SoC | Workstation |
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