Xeon Platinum 8260 vs Xeon W-2295
Xeon Platinum 8260
Xeon W-2295
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+247%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
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 Platinum 8260 and Xeon W-2295
Xeon Platinum 8260
The Xeon Platinum 8260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,720 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Xeon W-2295
The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon Platinum 8260 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon W-2295 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2295 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon Platinum 8260 is built on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon Platinum 8260 scores 30,720 against the Xeon W-2295's 30,986 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-2295. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,190 vs 1,703, a 35.5% lead for the Xeon W-2295 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,946 vs 12,863 (59.7% advantage for the Xeon W-2295). L3 cache: 35.75 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8260 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+33% | 18 / 36 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.8 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 35.75 MB (total)+44% | 24.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) | — |
| PassMark | 30,720 | 30,986 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,190 | 1,703+43% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,946 | 12,863+85% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Platinum 8260 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2295 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 1024 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs 4 (Xeon W-2295). Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Platinum 8260) and C422 (Xeon W-2295).
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Platinum 8260) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8260 targets Server / Workstation, Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8260 rivals Xeon Gold 6248R.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server / Workstation | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Platinum 8260 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2295 debuted at $1333. At current prices ($400 vs $1400), the Xeon Platinum 8260 is $1000 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Platinum 8260 delivers 76.8 pts/$ vs 22.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2295 — making the Xeon Platinum 8260 the 110.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Platinum 8260 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-70% | $1333 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400-71% | $1400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.8+248% | 22.1 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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