Xeon W-1290T vs Xeon W-3225
Xeon W-1290T
Xeon W-3225
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($494) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($494) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
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 W-1290T and Xeon W-3225
Xeon W-1290T
The Xeon W-1290T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W-3225
The Xeon W-3225 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-3225 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-1290T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-3225 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290T scores 18,409 against the Xeon W-3225's 18,251 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-1290T. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.7 GHz+95% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+21% | 16.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 8 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 18,409 | 18,251 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-3225 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 64 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1290T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225). Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1290T launched at $546 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3225 debuted at $1319. At current prices ($494 vs $850), the Xeon W-1290T is $356 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290T delivers 37.3 pts/$ vs 21.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3225 — making the Xeon W-1290T the 53.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290T | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $546-59% | $1319 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $494-42% | $850 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.3+73% | 21.5 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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