Xeon W-3245M vs Xeon Platinum 8160
Xeon W-3245M
Xeon Platinum 8160
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ 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-3245M and Xeon Platinum 8160
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 Platinum 8160
The Xeon Platinum 8160 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,989 points. Launch price was $4,702.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3245M packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8160 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8160 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon W-3245M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8160 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245M scores 28,494 against the Xeon Platinum 8160's 28,989 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8160. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M vs 33 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8160.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 48+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 33 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,494 | 28,989+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,474 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,572 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3245M versus 2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8160 — the Xeon Platinum 8160 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3245M supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 768 — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8160) — the Xeon W-3245M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245M) and C621 (Xeon Platinum 8160).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 2666+66550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+279620167% | 768 |
| 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. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3245M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8160). Primary use case: Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon Platinum 8160 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Platinum 8160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / Mac Pro | — |
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