Xeon Gold 6226R vs Xeon w3-2435
Xeon Gold 6226R
Xeon w3-2435
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6226R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2435
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6226R | 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 (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6226R | 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 6226R and Xeon w3-2435
Xeon Gold 6226R
The Xeon Gold 6226R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 26,278 points. Launch price was $1,300.
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
The Xeon Gold 6226R packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w3-2435 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 6226R has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6226R versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2435 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2435 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6226R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6226R scores 26,278 against the Xeon w3-2435's 26,504 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon w3-2435. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6226R vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2435.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6226R | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.1 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 22.5 MB+2% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 26,278 | 26,504 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6226R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6226R | Xeon w3-2435 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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