Xeon W-3245 vs Xeon W-2295
Xeon W-3245
Xeon W-2295
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+17%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
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 W-2295
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 W-2295
The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3245 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-2295 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2295 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-3245 is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245 scores 31,089 against the Xeon W-2295's 30,986 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-3245. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,353 vs 1,703, a 22.9% lead for the Xeon W-2295 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,698 vs 12,863 (9.5% advantage for the Xeon W-2295). L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 18 / 36+13% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 24.75 MB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 31,089 | 30,986 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,353 | 1,703+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,698 | 12,863+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3245 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2295 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 1024 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3245) vs 4 (Xeon W-2295). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3245) vs 48 (Xeon W-2295) — the Xeon W-3245 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245) and C422 (Xeon W-2295).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+33% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3245) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295). Primary use case: Xeon W-3245 targets Professional Workstation, Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245 rivals Threadripper 2950X.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3245 launched at $2199 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2295 debuted at $1333. At current prices ($1200 vs $1400), the Xeon W-3245 is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3245 delivers 25.9 pts/$ vs 22.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2295 — making the Xeon W-3245 the 15.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $1333-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1200-14% | $1400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.9+17% | 22.1 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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