Xeon W-3323 vs Xeon E-2478
Xeon W-3323
Xeon E-2478
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3323
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2478
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3323 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($269) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3323 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+86%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($269) |
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 Xeon E-2478
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.
Xeon E-2478
The Xeon E-2478 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 27,776 points. Launch price was $568.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3323 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E-2478 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3323 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-3323 versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2478 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2478 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-3323 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E-2478 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3323 scores 27,822 against the Xeon E-2478's 27,776 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W-3323. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3323 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2478.
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+25% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 27,822 | 27,776 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3323 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2478 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-3323) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E-2478). Primary use case: Xeon E-2478 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3323 launched at $949 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2478 debuted at $568. At current prices ($500 vs $269), the Xeon E-2478 is $231 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3323 delivers 55.6 pts/$ vs 103.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2478 — making the Xeon E-2478 the 59.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3323 | Xeon E-2478 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $949 | $568-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $269-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.6 | 103.3+86% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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