Xeon Gold 5515+ vs Xeon w3-2435
Xeon Gold 5515+
Xeon w3-2435
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5515+
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2435
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($790) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($790) |
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 5515+ and Xeon w3-2435
Xeon Gold 5515+
The Xeon Gold 5515+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,359 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Xeon w3-2435
The Xeon w3-2435 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 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): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,504 points. Launch price was $669.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 5515+ and Xeon w3-2435 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5515+ versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2435 — a 9.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2435 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5515+ uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5515+ scores 26,359 against the Xeon w3-2435's 26,504 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon w3-2435. L3 cache: 22.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5515+ vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2435.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+3% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22.5 MB (total) | 22.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Emerald Rapids (2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 26,359 | 26,504 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5515+ | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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