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Xeon Silver 4510
Xeon w3-2535
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4510 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($563) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4510 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($563) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 4510 and Xeon w3-2535
Xeon Silver 4510
The Xeon Silver 4510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 32,688 points. Launch price was $563.
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 4510 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon w3-2535 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2535 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). Both are built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4510 scores 32,688 against the Xeon w3-2535's 33,367 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon w3-2535. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,600 vs 2,254, a 33.9% lead for the Xeon w3-2535 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 12,400 (12% advantage for the Xeon w3-2535). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510 vs 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+20% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+14% | 26.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,688 | 33,367+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,600 | 2,254+41% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | 12,400+13% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. The Xeon w3-2535 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Silver 4510) vs 4 (Xeon w3-2535). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Silver 4510) vs 64 (Xeon w3-2535) — the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCLGA4677 (Xeon Silver 4510) and W790 (Xeon w3-2535).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+100% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 80+25% | 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 4510 targets Server, Xeon w3-2535 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4510 rivals EPYC 8534P; Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4510 launched at $563 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2535 debuted at $739. At current prices ($563 vs $800), the Xeon Silver 4510 is $237 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4510 delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 41.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2535 — making the Xeon Silver 4510 the 32.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4510 | Xeon w3-2535 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $563-24% | $739 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $563-30% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1+39% | 41.7 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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