Xeon W-3345 vs Xeon Gold 6314U
Xeon W-3345
Xeon Gold 6314U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3345
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6314U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3345 | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,319) | ✅ More affordable ($2,977) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3345 | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,319) | ✅ More affordable ($2,977) |
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-3345 and Xeon Gold 6314U
Xeon W-3345
The Xeon W-3345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 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: 48,140 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Gold 6314U
The Xeon Gold 6314U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,916 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3345 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6314U offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Gold 6314U has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3345 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6314U — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-3345 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-3345 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6314U uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3345 scores 48,140 against the Xeon Gold 6314U's 48,916 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon Gold 6314U. L3 cache: 36 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3345 vs 48 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6314U.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB (total) | 48 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 48,140 | 48,916+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4189 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,C621A (Xeon W-3345) and SP3,C621A (Xeon Gold 6314U).
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 | 4096 |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
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-3345 rivals Xeon Platinum 8362; Xeon Gold 6314U rivals Xeon Platinum 8362.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| 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-3345 launched at $2499 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6314U debuted at $2977.
| Feature | Xeon W-3345 | Xeon Gold 6314U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499-16% | $2977 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3319 | — |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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