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Xeon Silver 4316
Xeon w3-2535
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 Silver 4316
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+54%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
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 Silver 4316 and Xeon w3-2535
Xeon Silver 4316
The Xeon Silver 4316 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 32,556 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon w3-2535
The Xeon w3-2535 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 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): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 33,367 points. Launch price was $739.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4316 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon w3-2535 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4316 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4316 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 — a 30% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2535 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4316 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon w3-2535 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4316 scores 32,556 against the Xeon w3-2535's 33,367 — a 2.5% lead for the Xeon w3-2535. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,846 vs 17,500 (22.1% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4316). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,621 vs 2,254, a 32.7% lead for the Xeon w3-2535 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,010 vs 12,400 (4.8% advantage for the Xeon Silver 4316). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4316 vs 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+100% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+14% | 26.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,556 | 33,367+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 21,846+25% | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,621 | 2,254+39% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,010+5% | 12,400 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4316 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2535 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2667 on the Xeon Silver 4316 versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon w3-2535 — the Xeon w3-2535 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4316 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4316) vs 4 (Xeon w3-2535). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon Silver 4316) and W790 (Xeon w3-2535).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 GB+200% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| 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, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4316 targets Budget Server / Virtualization, Xeon w3-2535 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4316 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Server / Virtualization | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4316 launched at $1126 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2535 debuted at $739. At current prices ($1200 vs $800), the Xeon w3-2535 is $400 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4316 delivers 27.1 pts/$ vs 41.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2535 — making the Xeon w3-2535 the 42.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4316 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1126 | $739-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1200 | $800-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 41.7+54% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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