Xeon W-3225 vs Core i5-10400F
Xeon W-3225
Core i5-10400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+495%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
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-3225 and Core i5-10400F
Xeon W-3225
The Xeon W-3225 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3225 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-3225 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3225 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W-3225 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3225 scores 18,251 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 33.4% lead for the Xeon W-3225. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 11,500 vs 8,191 (33.6% advantage for the Xeon W-3225). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,150 vs 1,454, a 23.3% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,100 vs 5,783 (44.6% advantage for the Xeon W-3225). L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+38% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,251+40% | 13,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,500+40% | 8,191 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,150 | 1,454+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,100+57% | 5,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3225 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon W-3225 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3225) vs 2 (Core i5-10400F). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3225) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Xeon W-3225 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3225) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+700% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+300% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3225 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3225 launched at $1319 MSRP, while the Core i5-10400F debuted at $160. At current prices ($850 vs $102), the Core i5-10400F is $748 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3225 delivers 21.5 pts/$ vs 127.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-10400F — making the Core i5-10400F the 142.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1319 | $160-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $850 | $102-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 127.7+494% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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