Xeon W-2225 vs Core 3 N355

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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-2225 is positioned at rank 898 and the Core 3 N355 is on rank 625, so the Core 3 N355 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-2225

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

23246%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4389%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3900%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3013%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

100%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

95%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

94%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

94%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

93%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

93%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

92%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

92%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

100%

#899

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

100%

#906

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Xeon E5-2440

MSRP: $728|Avg: $249

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 3 N355

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#613

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

838%

#614

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

826%

#615

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

758%

#616

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

755%

#617

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

748%

#619

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

722%

#620

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

692%

#621

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

691%

#622

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

673%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core 3 N355 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core 3 N355
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2225 (2019) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core 3 N355
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+99%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2225 and Core 3 N355

Xeon W-2225

The Xeon W-2225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,425 points. Launch price was $800.

Core 3 N355

The Core 3 N355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,502 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2225 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core 3 N355 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core 3 N355 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core 3 N355 — a 16.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2225 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Core 3 N355 is built on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2225 scores 10,425 against the Core 3 N355's 10,502 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 3 N355. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core 3 N355.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core 3 N355
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+18%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+4000%	0.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8.25 MB+38%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	—	Twin Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	10,425	10,502

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2225 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 3 N355 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core 3 N355
Socket	LGA2066	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2225 launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Core 3 N355 debuted at $300. At current prices ($150 vs $300), the Xeon W-2225 is $150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2225 delivers 69.5 pts/$ vs 35.0 pts/$ for the Core 3 N355 — making the Xeon W-2225 the 66% better value option.