Xeon Gold 6137 vs Xeon W-2245
Xeon Gold 6137
Xeon W-2245
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6137
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2245
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6137 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6137 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 6137 and Xeon W-2245
Xeon Gold 6137
The Xeon Gold 6137 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 19,365 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W-2245
The Xeon W-2245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,422 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6137 and Xeon W-2245 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6137 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2245 — a 13.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2245 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6137 scores 19,365 against the Xeon W-2245's 19,422 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-2245. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6137 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-2245.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6137 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+52% | 16.5 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| PassMark | 19,365 | 19,422 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6137 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2245 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6137 | Xeon W-2245 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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