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Xeon E-2488
Xeon w5-2445
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2445
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E-2488 and Xeon w5-2445
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Xeon w5-2445
The Xeon w5-2445 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 32,213 points. Launch price was $839.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2488 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon w5-2445 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon w5-2445 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2445 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E-2488 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon w5-2445 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2488 scores 31,888 against the Xeon w5-2445's 32,213 — a 1% lead for the Xeon w5-2445. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,000 vs 15,500 (3.3% advantage for the Xeon w5-2445). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 1,822, a 14.2% lead for the Xeon E-2488 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,000 vs 10,719 (11.3% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488 vs 26.25 MB on the Xeon w5-2445.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+22% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+3% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 26.25 MB+9% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 31,888 | 32,213+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | 15,500+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100+15% | 1,822 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000+12% | 10,719 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2488 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w5-2445 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w5-2445 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon E-2488) vs 4 (Xeon w5-2445). PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon E-2488) vs 64 (Xeon w5-2445) — the Xeon w5-2445 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W680 (Xeon E-2488) and W790 (Xeon w5-2445).
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 2048 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64+220% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon w5-2445 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation, Xeon w5-2445 targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G; Xeon w5-2445 rivals Threadripper 7945WX.
| Feature | Xeon E-2488 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Entry-level Server / Workstation | Professional Workstation |
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