Xeon W-1350 vs Xeon w3-2425
Xeon W-1350
Xeon w3-2425
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($255) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($529) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+107%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($255) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($529) |
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-1350 and Xeon w3-2425
Xeon W-1350
The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.
Xeon w3-2425
The Xeon w3-2425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,776 points. Launch price was $529.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-1350 and Xeon w3-2425 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon w3-2425 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-1350 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon w3-2425 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350 scores 18,742 against the Xeon w3-2425's 18,776 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon w3-2425. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350 vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2425.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+14% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 15 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 18,742 | 18,776 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,140 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,104 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1350 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w3-2425 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon W-1350) / not specified (Xeon w3-2425). The Xeon W-1350 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P750), while the Xeon w3-2425 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics P750 | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1350 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2425 debuted at $529. At current prices ($255 vs $529), the Xeon W-1350 is $274 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350 delivers 73.5 pts/$ vs 35.5 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2425 — making the Xeon W-1350 the 69.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Xeon w3-2425 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $255-52% | $529 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $255-52% | $529 |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.5+107% | 35.5 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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