Xeon W-3225 vs Xeon W-1290T
Xeon W-3225
Xeon W-1290T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Xeon W-1290T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($494) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3225 | Xeon W-1290T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) | ✅ More affordable ($494) |
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 Xeon W-1290T
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.
Xeon W-1290T
The Xeon W-1290T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,409 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3225 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1290T offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon W-1290T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1290T — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290T (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon W-3225 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-3225 scores 18,251 against the Xeon W-1290T's 18,409 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-1290T. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225 vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1290T.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Xeon W-1290T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+95% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+21% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 18,251 | 18,409 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3225 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-1290T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Xeon W-1290T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225) / not specified (Xeon W-1290T). Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Xeon W-1290T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3225 launched at $1319 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1290T debuted at $546. At current prices ($850 vs $494), the Xeon W-1290T is $356 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3225 delivers 21.5 pts/$ vs 37.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1290T — making the Xeon W-1290T the 53.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3225 | Xeon W-1290T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1319 | $546-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $850 | $494-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 37.3+73% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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