Xeon W-3245M vs Xeon Silver 4314
Xeon W-3245M
Xeon Silver 4314
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4314
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($395) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1193%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($395) |
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 Silver 4314
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 Silver 4314
The Xeon Silver 4314 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 29,095 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3245M and Xeon Silver 4314 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4314 — a 30% 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 Silver 4314 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245M scores 28,494 against the Xeon Silver 4314's 29,095 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon Silver 4314. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4314.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+35% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 24 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 28,494 | 29,095+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,474 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,572 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3245M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4314 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3245M versus 2667 on the Xeon Silver 4314 — the Xeon Silver 4314 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4314 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4314). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245M) and C621A (Xeon Silver 4314).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 2667+66575% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+34952433% | 6144 |
| RAM Channels | 6 | 8+33% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
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 Silver 4314). Primary use case: Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon Silver 4314 rivals EPYC 7313.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3245M launched at $5002 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4314 debuted at $395. At current prices ($5002 vs $395), the Xeon Silver 4314 is $4607 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3245M delivers 5.7 pts/$ vs 73.7 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4314 — making the Xeon Silver 4314 the 171.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon Silver 4314 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5002 | $395-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5002 | $395-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 73.7+1193% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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