Xeon W-3265M vs Xeon Gold 6248R
Xeon W-3265M
Xeon Gold 6248R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6248R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6248R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500) | ✅ More affordable ($2,700) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6248R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+29%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500) | ✅ More affordable ($2,700) |
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-3265M and Xeon Gold 6248R
Xeon W-3265M
The Xeon W-3265M 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: 35,506 points. Launch price was $6,353.
Xeon Gold 6248R
The Xeon Gold 6248R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 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: 35,434 points. Launch price was $2,700.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3265M and Xeon Gold 6248R share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265M versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6248R — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3265M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon W-3265M scores 35,506 against the Xeon Gold 6248R's 35,434 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W-3265M. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265M vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6248R.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6248R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+15% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 35.75 MB+8% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 35,506 | 35,434 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA3647 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to 2933 memory speed. Both support up to 1024 of RAM. Both feature 6-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3265M) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6248R) — the Xeon W-3265M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon W-3265M) and C621 (Xeon Gold 6248R).
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6248R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | 2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 1024 |
| 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 virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3265M rivals EPYC 7402; Xeon Gold 6248R rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6248R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3265M launched at $6300 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6248R debuted at $2700.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6248R |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6300 | $2700-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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