Xeon W-2235 vs Xeon D-1732TE
Xeon W-2235
Xeon D-1732TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2235
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1732TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2235 | Xeon D-1732TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2235 | Xeon D-1732TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-2235 and Xeon D-1732TE
Xeon W-2235
The Xeon W-2235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 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): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,235 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon D-1732TE
The Xeon D-1732TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 52 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,254 points. Launch price was $730.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2235 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1732TE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1732TE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2235 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-1732TE — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2235 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon D-1732TE is built on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2235 scores 14,235 against the Xeon D-1732TE's 14,254 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1732TE. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2235 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1732TE.
| Feature | Xeon W-2235 | Xeon D-1732TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+53% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+100% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB | 15 MB (total)+82% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 14,235 | 14,254 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2235 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1732TE uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2235 | Xeon D-1732TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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