Xeon W-3323 vs Core i9-7960X
Xeon W-3323
Core i9-7960X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3323
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7960X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3323 | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($185) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3323 | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+172%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($185) |
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-3323 and Core i9-7960X
Xeon W-3323
The Xeon W-3323 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,822 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i9-7960X
The Core i9-7960X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,020 points. Launch price was $1,699.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3323 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-7960X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-7960X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-3323 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7960X — a 12% clock advantage for the Core i9-7960X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-3323 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i9-7960X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3323 scores 27,822 against the Core i9-7960X's 28,020 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i9-7960X. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3323 vs 22 MB (total) on the Core i9-7960X.
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+25% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 22 MB (total)+22% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 27,822 | 28,020 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 22,189 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,394 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3323 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-7960X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-3323) / true (Core i9-7960X).
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3323 launched at $949 MSRP, while the Core i9-7960X debuted at $1699. At current prices ($500 vs $185), the Core i9-7960X is $315 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3323 delivers 55.6 pts/$ vs 151.5 pts/$ for the Core i9-7960X — making the Core i9-7960X the 92.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Core i9-7960X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $949-44% | $1699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $185-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.6 | 151.5+172% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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