Xeon W-3365 vs Xeon w7-3545
Xeon W-3365
Xeon w7-3545
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3365
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w7-3545
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | Xeon w7-3545 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) | ✅ More affordable ($2,039) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3365 | Xeon w7-3545 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+75%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,499) | ✅ More affordable ($2,039) |
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-3365 and Xeon w7-3545
Xeon W-3365
The Xeon W-3365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 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): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 57,312 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Xeon w7-3545
The Xeon w7-3545 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 67.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 310 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 58,453 points. Launch price was $2,039.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3365 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon w7-3545 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon W-3365 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3365 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3545 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w7-3545 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon W-3365 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon w7-3545 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3365 scores 57,312 against the Xeon w7-3545's 58,453 — a 2% lead for the Xeon w7-3545. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 2,300, a 16% lead for the Xeon w7-3545 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,817 vs 16,200 (3.7% advantage for the Xeon W-3365). L3 cache: 48 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3365 vs 67.5 MB on the Xeon w7-3545.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | Xeon w7-3545 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64+33% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 48 MB (total) | 67.5 MB+41% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-W (2021) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 57,312 | 58,453+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960 | 2,300+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,817+4% | 16,200 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3365 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w7-3545 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3365 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w7-3545 — the Xeon w7-3545 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4096 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3365) vs 112 (Xeon w7-3545) — the Xeon w7-3545 offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3365) and Intel W790 (Xeon w7-3545).
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | Xeon w7-3545 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4096 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 112+75% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon w7-3545 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support true virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3365 rivals EPYC 7543; Xeon w7-3545 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | Xeon w7-3545 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-3365 launched at $3499 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-3545 debuted at $2039. At current prices ($3499 vs $2039), the Xeon w7-3545 is $1460 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-3365 delivers 16.4 pts/$ vs 28.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-3545 — making the Xeon w7-3545 the 54.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-3365 | Xeon w7-3545 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3499 | $2039-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3499 | $2039-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.4 | 28.7+75% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2023 |
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