Xeon W-3245M vs Xeon Gold 6148
Xeon W-3245M
Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6148
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | Similar productivity capacity | Similar productivity capacity |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($290) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1657%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($290) |
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-3245M and Xeon Gold 6148
Xeon W-3245M
The Xeon W-3245M 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: 28,494 points. Launch price was $5,002.
Xeon Gold 6148
The Xeon Gold 6148 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 29,021 points. Launch price was $3,072.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3245M packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6148 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6148 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6148 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-3245M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6148 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245M scores 28,494 against the Xeon Gold 6148's 29,021 — a 1.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6148. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 18,500 (0% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6148). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,474 vs 1,254, a 16.1% lead for the Xeon W-3245M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,572 vs 9,445 (20.2% advantage for the Xeon W-3245M). L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6148.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 40+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 27.5 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,494 | 29,021+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,474+18% | 1,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,572+23% | 9,445 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 768 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6148) — the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245M) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6148).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+167% | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 6 |
| 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro, Xeon Gold 6148 targets Legacy Enterprise Workloads. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon Gold 6148 rivals EPYC 7401.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / Mac Pro | Legacy Enterprise Workloads |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3245M launched at $5002 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6148 debuted at $3072. At current prices ($5002 vs $290), the Xeon Gold 6148 is $4712 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3245M delivers 5.7 pts/$ vs 100.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6148 — making the Xeon Gold 6148 the 178.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Gold 6148 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5002 | $3072-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5002 | $290-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 100.1+1656% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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