Xeon W-3335 vs Xeon Platinum 8180
Xeon W-3335
Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3335
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($1,200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+102%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($1,200) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,363) |
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 Platinum 8180
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 Platinum 8180
The Xeon Platinum 8180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 38,259 points. Launch price was $10,009.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3335 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8180 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3335 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-3335 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3335 scores 39,293 against the Xeon Platinum 8180's 38,259 — a 2.7% lead for the Xeon W-3335. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3335 vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8180.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | 28 / 56+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+36% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 38.5 MB (total)+60% |
| 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 | 39,293+3% | 38,259 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3335 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8180 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon W-3335 versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon Platinum 8180 — the Xeon W-3335 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3335 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 768 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3335) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8180). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3335) vs 48 (Xeon Platinum 8180) — the Xeon W-3335 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon W-3335) and Intel C621 (Xeon Platinum 8180).
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 768 GB+19660700% |
| RAM Channels | 8+33% | 6 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+33% | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3335) / not specified (Xeon Platinum 8180). Direct competitor: Xeon W-3335 rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3335 launched at $1430 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8180 debuted at $10009. At current prices ($1200 vs $2363), the Xeon W-3335 is $1163 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3335 delivers 32.7 pts/$ vs 16.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8180 — making the Xeon W-3335 the 67.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3335 | Xeon Platinum 8180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1430-86% | $10009 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1200-49% | $2363 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.7+102% | 16.2 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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