Xeon W-3335 vs Xeon Gold 6338
Xeon W-3335
Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3335
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6338
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,604) |
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-3335 and Xeon Gold 6338
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.
Xeon Gold 6338
The Xeon Gold 6338 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 40,225 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3335 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6338 offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6338 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6338 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3335 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W-3335 is built on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-3335 scores 39,293 against the Xeon Gold 6338's 40,225 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6338. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3335 vs 48 MB on the Xeon Gold 6338.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 32 / 64+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+70% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 48 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 39,293 | 40,225+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6338 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 4096 — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon W-3335) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6338).
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 6144+50% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| 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-3335 rivals EPYC 7402; Xeon Gold 6338 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-3335 launched at $1430 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6338 debuted at $2990. At current prices ($1200 vs $1604), the Xeon W-3335 is $404 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3335 delivers 32.7 pts/$ vs 25.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6338 — making the Xeon W-3335 the 26.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Gold 6338 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1430-52% | $2990 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1200-25% | $1604 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.7+30% | 25.1 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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