Xeon W-3265 vs Xeon Gold 5320T
Xeon W-3265
Xeon Gold 5320T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5320T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5320T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) | ✅ More affordable ($1,379) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5320T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+148%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,400) | ✅ More affordable ($1,379) |
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-3265 and Xeon Gold 5320T
Xeon W-3265
The Xeon W-3265 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,105 points. Launch price was $3,349.
Xeon Gold 5320T
The Xeon Gold 5320T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,259 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3265 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5320T offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon W-3265 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5320T — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3265 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-3265 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5320T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3265 scores 30,105 against the Xeon Gold 5320T's 30,259 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5320T. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5320T.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5320T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+20% | 20 / 40 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+31% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+17% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB+10% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+2300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 30,105 | 30,259 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 22,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,290 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,074 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3265 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5320T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon W-3265 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 5320T — the Xeon W-3265 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5320T supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 1024 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3265) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 5320T). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621,C620 (Xeon W-3265) and C621A (Xeon Gold 5320T).
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5320T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933+73225% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 6144 GB+629145500% |
| 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: true (Xeon W-3265) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 5320T). Primary use case: Xeon Gold 5320T targets High-density Cloud / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5320T rivals EPYC 7413.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5320T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | High-density Cloud / Virtualization |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3265 launched at $3684 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5320T debuted at $1977. At current prices ($3400 vs $1379), the Xeon Gold 5320T is $2021 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3265 delivers 8.9 pts/$ vs 21.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5320T — making the Xeon Gold 5320T the 85% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265 | Xeon Gold 5320T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3684 | $1977-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3400 | $1379-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.9 | 21.9+146% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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