CPU
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Xeon Gold 6244
Xeon w3-2425
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 6244
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6244 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($529) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6244 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($529) |
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 6244 and Xeon w3-2425
Xeon Gold 6244
The Xeon Gold 6244 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,609 points. Launch price was $2,925.
Xeon w3-2425
The Xeon w3-2425 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,776 points. Launch price was $529.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6244 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon w3-2425 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6244 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6244 versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon w3-2425 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6244 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon w3-2425 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6244 scores 18,609 against the Xeon w3-2425's 18,776 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon w3-2425. L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6244 vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2425.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+65% | 15 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 18,609 | 18,776 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6244 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon w3-2425 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6244) / not specified (Xeon w3-2425). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6244 rivals EPYC 7262.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6244 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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