Xeon W-3265M vs Xeon Gold 6338T
Xeon W-3265M
Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3265M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500) | ✅ More affordable ($1,795) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,500) | ✅ More affordable ($1,795) |
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 6338T
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 6338T
The Xeon Gold 6338T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,801 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-3265M and Xeon Gold 6338T share an identical 24-core/48-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3265M versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338T — a 30% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3265M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon W-3265M uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3265M scores 35,506 against the Xeon Gold 6338T's 35,801 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338T. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon W-3265M vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6338T.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+35% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+29% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 36 MB (total)+9% |
| 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 | 35,506 | 35,801 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3265M uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6338T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2933 on the Xeon W-3265M versus 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6338T — the Xeon Gold 6338T supports 8.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6338T supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1024 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3265M) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6338T). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C620 (Xeon W-3265M) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338T).
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2933 | 3200+9% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 6144+500% |
| 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3265M rivals EPYC 7402; Xeon Gold 6338T rivals EPYC 7443P.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6338T debuted at $3139. At current prices ($3500 vs $1795), the Xeon Gold 6338T is $1705 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3265M delivers 10.1 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338T — making the Xeon Gold 6338T the 65.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3265M | Xeon Gold 6338T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6300 | $3139-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $1795-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.1 | 19.9+97% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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