Xeon W-3335 vs Core Ultra 5 235

Xeon W-3335

16 Cores32 Thrd250 WWMax: 4 GHz2021

Core Ultra 5 235

14 Cores14 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-3335

16 / 32

39,293

0.0%

39,924

+1.6%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3335

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

107%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

106%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

105%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

105%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

104%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

103%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

103%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

103%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

103%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

102%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

101%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

101%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

101%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

100%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

100%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

97%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

97%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

96%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

96%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

95%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

94%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

94%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

93%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

92%

#334

Xeon W-2275

MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500

92%

#335

Xeon Gold 6430

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850

91%

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

105%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

105%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

105%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

105%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

105%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

104%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

104%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

103%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

102%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

102%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

101%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

101%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

101%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

101%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

100%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

100%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

100%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

100%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

99%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

99%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

98%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

98%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

98%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

98%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

98%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

71%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

97%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

96%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

96%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

95%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($1,200) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3335 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-3335	Core Ultra 5 235
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200)	✅ More affordable ($269)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 235 ($269), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($931 less, 78% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-3335	Core Ultra 5 235
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+353%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,200)	✅ More affordable ($269)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon W-3335 Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 235 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-3335 and Core Ultra 5 235

Xeon W-3335

The Xeon W-3335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,293 points. Launch price was $800.

Core Ultra 5 235

The Core Ultra 5 235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 39,924 points. Launch price was $257.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-3335 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235 offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Xeon W-3335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon W-3335 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3335 scores 39,293 against the Core Ultra 5 235's 39,924 — a 1.6% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon W-3335	Core Ultra 5 235
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+14%	14 / 14
Boost Clock	4 GHz	5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	3 MB (per core)+200%
Process	10 nm	3 nm-70%
Architecture	Ice Lake-W (2021)	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
PassMark	39,293	39,924+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,600
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-3335 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 235 uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon W-3335 versus DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 235 — the Xeon W-3335 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3335 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3335) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 235). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3335) vs 20 (Core Ultra 5 235) — the Xeon W-3335 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon W-3335) and Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 235).

Feature	Xeon W-3335	Core Ultra 5 235
Socket	LGA4189	LGA1851
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200+63900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	4096	256 GB+6553500%
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	64+220%	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-3335 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core Ultra 5 235 includes integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU), while the Xeon W-3335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 235 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3335 rivals EPYC 7402; Core Ultra 5 235 rivals Ryzen 5 8600G.

Feature	Xeon W-3335	Core Ultra 5 235
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Mainstream Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-3335 launched at $1430 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 235 debuted at $257. At current prices ($1200 vs $269), the Core Ultra 5 235 is $931 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3335 delivers 32.7 pts/$ vs 148.4 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 235 — making the Core Ultra 5 235 the 127.7% better value option.