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Xeon W-2295
Core Ultra 5 225
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2295 | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2295 | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+603%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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-2295 and Core Ultra 5 225
Xeon W-2295
The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Core Ultra 5 225
The Core Ultra 5 225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 31,137 points. Launch price was $246.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2295 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225 offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 225 is built on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2295 scores 30,986 against the Core Ultra 5 225's 31,137 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,703 vs 2,653, a 43.6% lead for the Core Ultra 5 225 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,863 vs 13,028 (1.3% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 225). L3 cache: 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 225.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+80% | 10 / 10 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB+24% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 3 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | — | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 30,986 | 31,137 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 17,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,703 | 2,653+56% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,863 | 13,028+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2295 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2295 versus DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 225 — the Core Ultra 5 225 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2295 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2295) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 225). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2295) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 225) — the Xeon W-2295 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2295) and Z890,B860,H810 (Core Ultra 5 225).
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+100% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2295 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 5 225). The Core Ultra 5 225 includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores)), while the Xeon W-2295 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation, Core Ultra 5 225 targets Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 225 rivals Ryzen 5 8600G.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel Arc Graphics (2 Xe-cores) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Mainstream Desktop / Efficiency |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2295 launched at $1333 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 225 debuted at $240. At current prices ($1400 vs $200), the Core Ultra 5 225 is $1200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2295 delivers 22.1 pts/$ vs 155.7 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 225 — making the Core Ultra 5 225 the 150.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2295 | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1333 | $240-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1400 | $200-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.1 | 155.7+605% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2025 |
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