Xeon W-3245M vs Xeon w3-2525
Xeon W-3245M
Xeon w3-2525
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3245M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2525
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+528%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5,002) | ✅ More affordable ($800) |
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 w3-2525
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 w3-2525
The Xeon w3-2525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 28,641 points. Launch price was $609.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3245M packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w3-2525 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3245M has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3245M versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2525 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3245M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon W-3245M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon w3-2525 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3245M scores 28,494 against the Xeon w3-2525's 28,641 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon w3-2525. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,474 vs 2,000, a 30.3% lead for the Xeon w3-2525 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,572 vs 15,000 (25.8% advantage for the Xeon w3-2525). L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon W-3245M vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2525.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+2% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB | 22.5 MB+2% |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+700% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 28,494 | 28,641 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,474 | 2,000+36% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,572 | 15,000+30% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3245M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon w3-2525 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-3245M versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon w3-2525 — the Xeon w3-2525 supports 22.2% 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 2 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3245M) vs 4 (Xeon w3-2525). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3245M) and W790 (Xeon w3-2525).
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 2 TB |
| RAM Channels | 6+50% | 4 |
| 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 w3-2525). Primary use case: Xeon W-3245M targets Professional Workstation / Mac Pro, Xeon w3-2525 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3245M rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Xeon w3-2525 rivals Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3245M launched at $5002 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2525 debuted at $609. At current prices ($5002 vs $800), the Xeon w3-2525 is $4202 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3245M delivers 5.7 pts/$ vs 35.8 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2525 — making the Xeon w3-2525 the 145.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3245M | Xeon w3-2525 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5002 | $609-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5002 | $800-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.7 | 35.8+528% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2024 |
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