Xeon Gold 5418Y vs Xeon W-3175X
Xeon Gold 5418Y
Xeon W-3175X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5418Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3175X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon W-3175X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,483) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,999) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon W-3175X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,483) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,999) |
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 5418Y and Xeon W-3175X
Xeon Gold 5418Y
The Xeon Gold 5418Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 45,660 points. Launch price was $1,493.
Xeon W-3175X
The Xeon W-3175X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 255 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 46,125 points. Launch price was $2,999.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5418Y packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon W-3175X offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon W-3175X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5418Y versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon W-3175X — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5418Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3175X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5418Y scores 45,660 against the Xeon W-3175X's 46,125 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-3175X. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 5418Y vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3175X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon W-3175X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 28 / 56+17% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 45 MB+17% | 38.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 45,660 | 46,125+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 31,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,467 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 17,358 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5418Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3175X uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 5418Y versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-3175X — the Xeon Gold 5418Y supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5418Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 512 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) vs 6 (Xeon W-3175X). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) vs 48 (Xeon W-3175X) — the Xeon Gold 5418Y offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5418Y) and Intel C621 (Xeon W-3175X).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon W-3175X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 4800+119900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 512 GB+13107100% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+67% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon W-3175X 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5418Y rivals EPYC 9334.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon W-3175X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5418Y launched at $1483 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3175X debuted at $2999.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5418Y | Xeon W-3175X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1483-51% | $2999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $2999 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2018 |
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