Xeon w3-2535 vs Xeon D-2799
Xeon w3-2535
Xeon D-2799
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2799
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ 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 w3-2535 and Xeon D-2799
Xeon w3-2535
The Xeon w3-2535 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 33,367 points. Launch price was $739.
Xeon D-2799
The Xeon D-2799 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 129 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 33,792 points. Launch price was $1,972.
Processing Power
The Xeon w3-2535 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-2799 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2799 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon D-2799 — a 30% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2535 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon w3-2535 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-2799 uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2535 scores 33,367 against the Xeon D-2799's 33,792 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon D-2799. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 20,000 (13.3% advantage for the Xeon D-2799). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,254 vs 1,959, a 14% lead for the Xeon w3-2535 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,400 vs 1,895 (147% advantage for the Xeon w3-2535). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2799.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 20 / 40+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+35% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB | 30 MB (total)+14% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 33,367 | 33,792+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500 | 20,000+14% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,254+15% | 1,959 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,400+554% | 1,895 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w3-2535 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-2799 uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4400 on the Xeon w3-2535 versus DDR4-3200 on the Xeon D-2799 — the Xeon w3-2535 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w3-2535 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 1024 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 32 (Xeon D-2799) — the Xeon w3-2535 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w3-2535) and Ice Lake-D (Xeon D-2799).
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+100% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+100% | 32 |
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, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon w3-2535 targets Workstation, Xeon D-2799 targets Edge Server / Networking. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon D-2799 rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon D-2799 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Edge Server / Networking |
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