Xeon W-3235 vs Xeon Gold 6256
Xeon W-3235
Xeon Gold 6256
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3235
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6256
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon Gold 6256 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,538) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon Gold 6256 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,538) | ✅ 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-3235 and Xeon Gold 6256
Xeon W-3235
The Xeon W-3235 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,552 points. Launch price was $1,398.
Xeon Gold 6256
The Xeon Gold 6256 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,334 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3235 and Xeon Gold 6256 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-3235 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6256 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-3235 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-3235 scores 25,552 against the Xeon Gold 6256's 25,334 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-3235. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-3235 vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6256.
| Feature | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon Gold 6256 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 33 MB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 25,552 | 25,334 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon Gold 6256 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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