Xeon Gold 6254 vs Xeon w5-2445
Xeon Gold 6254
Xeon w5-2445
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6254
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2445
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6254 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6254 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6254 and Xeon w5-2445
Xeon Gold 6254
The Xeon Gold 6254 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. L2 cache: 18 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 32,334 points. Launch price was $3,803.
Xeon w5-2445
The Xeon w5-2445 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 32,213 points. Launch price was $839.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6254 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon w5-2445 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Gold 6254 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6254 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2445 — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon w5-2445 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6254 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon w5-2445 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6254 scores 32,334 against the Xeon w5-2445's 32,213 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6254. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,000 vs 15,500 (30.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6254). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,365 vs 1,822, a 28.7% lead for the Xeon w5-2445 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,950 vs 10,719 (2.1% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6254). L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6254 vs 26.25 MB on the Xeon w5-2445.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6254 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+80% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB | 26.25 MB+6% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,334 | 32,213 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,000+35% | 15,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,365 | 1,822+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,950+2% | 10,719 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6254 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon w5-2445 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 6254 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w5-2445 — the Xeon w5-2445 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w5-2445 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 6254) vs 4 (Xeon w5-2445). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6254) vs 64 (Xeon w5-2445) — the Xeon w5-2445 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Gold 6254) and W790 (Xeon w5-2445).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6254 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 2048 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| 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 6254 targets Enterprise Server / Database, Xeon w5-2445 targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6254 rivals EPYC 7302; Xeon w5-2445 rivals Threadripper 7945WX.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6254 | Xeon w5-2445 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Enterprise Server / Database | Professional Workstation |
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