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Xeon Gold 6210U
Xeon W-3245M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 6210U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6210U | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6210U | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) |
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 6210U and Xeon W-3245M
Xeon Gold 6210U
The Xeon Gold 6210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,861 points. Launch price was $1,500.
Xeon W-3245M
The Xeon W-3245M 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,494 points. Launch price was $5,002.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6210U packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6210U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6210U versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245M (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6210U scores 28,861 against the Xeon W-3245M's 28,494 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6210U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,000 vs 18,500 (2.7% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6210U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,234 vs 1,474, a 17.7% lead for the Xeon W-3245M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,072 vs 11,572 (13.9% advantage for the Xeon W-3245M). L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6210U vs 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6210U | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+25% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+25% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+25% | 16 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 28,861+1% | 28,494 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,000+3% | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,234 | 1,474+19% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,072 | 11,572+15% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6210U) vs 64 (Xeon W-3245M) — the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6210U) and C621 (Xeon W-3245M).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6210U | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 2048 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 64+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6210U targets High-end Workstation / Cloud Compute, Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6210U rivals EPYC 7352; Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6210U | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation / Cloud Compute | Professional Workstation / Mac Pro |
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