Xeon W-2223 vs Xeon E3-1245 v6

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon W-2223 is positioned at rank 492 and the Xeon E3-1245 v6 is on rank 495, so the Xeon W-2223 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2223

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7110%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1342%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1193%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

921%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

100%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

99%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

99%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

98%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

100%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

99%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

99%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7156%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1351%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1200%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

927%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

100%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

100%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

98%

#495

Xeon E3-1245 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

100%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

100%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon E3-1245 v6 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon W-2223 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon W-2223	Xeon E3-1245 v6
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($330)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon W-2223	Xeon E3-1245 v6
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($330)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon W-2223 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1245 v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2223 and Xeon E3-1245 v6

Xeon W-2223

The Xeon W-2223 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,593 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E3-1245 v6

The Xeon E3-1245 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,711 points. Launch price was $284.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-2223 and Xeon E3-1245 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2223 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v6 — a 5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1245 v6 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1245 v6 is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2223 scores 8,593 against the Xeon E3-1245 v6's 8,711 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1245 v6. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2223 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1245 v6.

Feature	Xeon W-2223	Xeon E3-1245 v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	8.25 MB+3%	8 MB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	8,593	8,711+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2223 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.