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Xeon W-3375
Core Ultra 9 285HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3375
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 285HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-3375 | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-W (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-3375 | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,000) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-3375 and Core Ultra 9 285HX
Xeon W-3375
The Xeon W-3375 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-07-29. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 38 cores and 76 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 57 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: 59,091 points. Launch price was $4,499.
Core Ultra 9 285HX
The Core Ultra 9 285HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.5 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 58,732 points. Launch price was $650.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3375 packs 38 cores / 76 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285HX offers 24 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon W-3375 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3375 versus 5.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 285HX — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285HX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-3375 uses the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 9 285HX uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-3375 scores 59,091 against the Core Ultra 9 285HX's 58,732 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-3375. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,818 vs 3,106, a 52.3% lead for the Core Ultra 9 285HX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 17,713 vs 22,200 (22.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285HX). L3 cache: 57 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3375 vs 36 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 285HX.
| Feature | Xeon W-3375 | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 38 / 76+58% | 24 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 57 MB (total)+58% | 36 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 | 59,091 | 58,732 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,818 | 3,106+71% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 17,713 | 22,200+25% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3375 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 9 285HX uses FCBGA2114 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Xeon W-3375 versus DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 9 285HX — the Core Ultra 9 285HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-3375 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon W-3375) vs 2 (Core Ultra 9 285HX). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon W-3375) vs 24 (Core Ultra 9 285HX) — the Xeon W-3375 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C621A (Xeon W-3375) and Intel HM870 (Core Ultra 9 285HX).
| Feature | Xeon W-3375 | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | FCBGA2114 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB+2033% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+167% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core Ultra 9 285HX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon W-3375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. The Core Ultra 9 285HX includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics), while the Xeon W-3375 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3375 rivals EPYC 7543; Core Ultra 9 285HX rivals Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.
| Feature | Xeon W-3375 | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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