Xeon W-3275 vs Xeon Gold 6312U
Xeon W-3275
Xeon Gold 6312U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3275
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6312U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3275 | Xeon Gold 6312U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,550) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,645) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3275 | Xeon Gold 6312U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,550) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,645) |
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-3275 and Xeon Gold 6312U
Xeon W-3275
The Xeon W-3275 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 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 41,267 points. Launch price was $4,449.
Xeon Gold 6312U
The Xeon Gold 6312U 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 42,443 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3275 packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6312U offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3275 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-3275 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6312U — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3275 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-3275 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6312U uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3275 scores 41,267 against the Xeon Gold 6312U's 42,443 — a 2.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6312U. L3 cache: 38.5 MB on the Xeon W-3275 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6312U.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | Xeon Gold 6312U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 28 / 56+17% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+28% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 38.5 MB+7% | 36 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 41,267 | 42,443+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3275 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6312U uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6312U supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 1024 — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon W-3275) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6312U). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon W-3275) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6312U).
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | Xeon Gold 6312U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| 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-3275 rivals Threadripper 3970X; Xeon Gold 6312U rivals EPYC 7413.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | Xeon Gold 6312U |
|---|---|---|
| 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-3275 launched at $4449 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6312U debuted at $1645.
| Feature | Xeon W-3275 | Xeon Gold 6312U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4449 | $1645-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1550 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2021 |
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