Xeon E5-2690 v3 vs Xeon w3-2423
Xeon E5-2690 v3
Xeon w3-2423
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2690 v3
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2423
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+258%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 E5-2690 v3 and Xeon w3-2423
Xeon E5-2690 v3
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,027 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon w3-2423
The Xeon w3-2423 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,797 points. Launch price was $359.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon w3-2423 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2690 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon w3-2423 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2423 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2690 v3 scores 16,027 against the Xeon w3-2423's 15,797 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2690 v3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2423.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+100% | 15 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 16,027+1% | 15,797 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 launched at $2090 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2423 debuted at $359. At current prices ($85 vs $300), the Xeon E5-2690 v3 is $215 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2690 v3 delivers 188.6 pts/$ vs 52.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2423 — making the Xeon E5-2690 v3 the 112.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2090 | $359-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-72% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 188.6+258% | 52.7 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2023 |
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