Xeon W-3245 vs Xeon 6507P
Xeon W-3245
Xeon 6507P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6507P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | Similar productivity capacity | Similar productivity capacity |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200) | ✅ 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-3245 and Xeon 6507P
Xeon W-3245
The Xeon W-3245 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 31,089 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Xeon 6507P
The Xeon 6507P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 31,233 points. Launch price was $765.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3245 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon 6507P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3245 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245 versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon 6507P — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon W-3245 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 6507P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245 scores 31,089 against the Xeon 6507P's 31,233 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon 6507P. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,000 vs 18,000 (0% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,353 vs 2,200, a 47.7% lead for the Xeon 6507P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,698 vs 12,500 (6.6% advantage for the Xeon 6507P). L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon 6507P.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+7% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 48 MB (total)+118% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 31,089 | 31,233 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,353 | 2,200+63% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,698 | 12,500+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3245 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 6507P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3245 versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6507P — the Xeon 6507P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6507P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3245) vs 8 (Xeon 6507P). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3245) vs 88 (Xeon 6507P) — the Xeon 6507P offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245) and Beechnut City platform (Xeon 6507P).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 4096 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 88+38% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon W-3245 targets Professional Workstation, Xeon 6507P targets Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245 rivals Threadripper 2950X; Xeon 6507P rivals EPYC 9004.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon 6507P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Next-gen Cloud / Enterprise Server |
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