Xeon W-2191B vs Xeon W-3245M
Xeon W-2191B
Xeon W-3245M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2191B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12666%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($39) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) |
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-2191B and Xeon W-3245M
Xeon W-2191B
The Xeon W-2191B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,362 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W-3245M
The Xeon W-3245M 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,494 points. Launch price was $5,002.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2191B packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-2191B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2191B versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245M (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-2191B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-3245M uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2191B scores 28,362 against the Xeon W-3245M's 28,494 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-3245M. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2191B vs 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+13% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total)+13% | 22 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 16 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 28,362 | 28,494 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,474 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,572 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2191B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-3245M uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 512 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2191B) vs 6 (Xeon W-3245M). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2191B) vs 64 (Xeon W-3245M) — the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | 2048 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 6+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 64+33% |
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 (Xeon W-2191B) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3245M). Primary use case: Xeon W-2191B targets Workstation, Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Professional Workstation / Mac Pro |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2191B launched at $1333 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3245M debuted at $5002. At current prices ($39 vs $5002), the Xeon W-2191B is $4963 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2191B delivers 727.2 pts/$ vs 5.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3245M — making the Xeon W-2191B the 196.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon W-3245M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1333-73% | $5002 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39-99% | $5002 |
| Performance per Dollar | 727.2+12658% | 5.7 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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