Xeon W-3235 vs Xeon W-2265
Xeon W-3235
Xeon W-2265
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3235
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2265
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,538) | ✅ More affordable ($663) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+133%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,538) | ✅ More affordable ($663) |
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 W-2265
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 W-2265
The Xeon W-2265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,700 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3235 and Xeon W-2265 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-3235 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2265 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2265 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 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 W-2265's 25,700 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2265. Both processors carry 19.25 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 25,552 | 25,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3235 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2265 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3235 launched at $1538 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2265 debuted at $1039. At current prices ($1538 vs $663), the Xeon W-2265 is $875 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3235 delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 38.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2265 — making the Xeon W-2265 the 80% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3235 | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1538 | $1039-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1538 | $663-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.6 | 38.8+134% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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