Xeon Gold 6330 vs Xeon W-3275
Xeon Gold 6330
Xeon W-3275
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6330
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,128) | ✅ More affordable ($1,550) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,128) | ✅ More affordable ($1,550) |
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 6330 and Xeon W-3275
Xeon Gold 6330
The Xeon Gold 6330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 42,072 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W-3275
The Xeon W-3275 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: 41,267 points. Launch price was $4,449.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Gold 6330 and Xeon W-3275 share an identical 28-core/56-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6330 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275 — a 39% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6330 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-3275 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6330 scores 42,072 against the Xeon W-3275's 41,267 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon Gold 6330. L3 cache: 42 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6330 vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56 | 28 / 56 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz+48% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 42 MB (total)+9% | 38.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 28 MB+2700% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 42,072+2% | 41,267 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6330 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3275 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon Gold 6330 versus 3200 on the Xeon W-3275 — the Xeon W-3275 supports 8.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6330 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1024 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6330) vs 6 (Xeon W-3275). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6330) and C621 (Xeon W-3275).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | 3200+9% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144+500% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
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 6330 rivals EPYC 7453; Xeon W-3275 rivals Threadripper 3970X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6330 launched at $2128 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3275 debuted at $4449. At current prices ($2128 vs $1550), the Xeon W-3275 is $578 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6330 delivers 19.8 pts/$ vs 26.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3275 — making the Xeon W-3275 the 29.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6330 | Xeon W-3275 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2128-52% | $4449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2128 | $1550-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.8 | 26.6+34% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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