Xeon Gold 6258R vs Xeon W-3275M
Xeon Gold 6258R
Xeon W-3275M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6258R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275M
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6258R | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,449) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6258R | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+218%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,449) |
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 6258R and Xeon W-3275M
Xeon Gold 6258R
The Xeon Gold 6258R 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 40,442 points. Launch price was $3,950.
Xeon W-3275M
The Xeon W-3275M 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 40,419 points. Launch price was $7,453.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6258R and Xeon W-3275M share an identical 28-core/56-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6258R versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275M — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6258R scores 40,442 against the Xeon W-3275M's 40,419 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6258R. Both processors carry 38.5 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB | 38.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB | 28 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 40,442 | 40,419 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to 2933 memory speed. The Xeon W-3275M supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 1024 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 6258R) vs 64 (Xeon W-3275M) — the Xeon W-3275M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA3647 (Xeon Gold 6258R) and C620 (Xeon W-3275M).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | 2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 2048+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 virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6258R rivals EPYC 7502; Xeon W-3275M rivals EPYC 7742.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 6258R launched at $3950 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3275M debuted at $4449. At current prices ($1400 vs $4449), the Xeon Gold 6258R is $3049 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6258R delivers 28.9 pts/$ vs 9.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3275M — making the Xeon Gold 6258R the 104.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6258R | Xeon W-3275M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3950-11% | $4449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400-69% | $4449 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.9+218% | 9.1 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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