Xeon Gold 5320T vs Xeon W-3265
Xeon Gold 5320T
Xeon W-3265
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5320T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5320T | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,379) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5320T | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+148%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,379) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) |
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 Gold 5320T and Xeon W-3265
Xeon Gold 5320T
The Xeon Gold 5320T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,259 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W-3265
The Xeon W-3265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,105 points. Launch price was $3,349.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5320T packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon W-3265 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3265 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5320T versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265 — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3265 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5320T uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-3265 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5320T scores 30,259 against the Xeon W-3265's 30,105 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5320T. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5320T vs 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5320T | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40 | 24 / 48+20% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 33 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 30,259 | 30,105 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,290 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,074 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5320T uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3265 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 5320T versus 2933 on the Xeon W-3265 — the Xeon W-3265 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5320T supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 1024 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 5320T) vs 6 (Xeon W-3265). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 5320T) and C621,C620 (Xeon W-3265).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5320T | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 2933+73225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+629145500% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 5320T) vs true (Xeon W-3265). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5320T targets High-density Cloud / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5320T rivals EPYC 7413.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5320T | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | High-density Cloud / Virtualization | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5320T launched at $1977 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3265 debuted at $3684. At current prices ($1379 vs $3400), the Xeon Gold 5320T is $2021 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5320T delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 8.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3265 — making the Xeon Gold 5320T the 85% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5320T | Xeon W-3265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1977-46% | $3684 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1379-59% | $3400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.9+146% | 8.9 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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