Xeon w3-2535 vs Xeon Gold 5318Y
Xeon w3-2535
Xeon Gold 5318Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5318Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 5318Y
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 Gold 5318Y
The Xeon Gold 5318Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,139 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon w3-2535 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5318Y offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 5318Y has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5318Y — a 30% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2535 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon w3-2535 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5318Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2535 scores 33,367 against the Xeon Gold 5318Y's 33,139 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon w3-2535. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 28,500 (47.8% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,254 vs 1,251, a 57.2% lead for the Xeon w3-2535 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,400 vs 21,846 (55.2% advantage for the Xeon Gold 5318Y). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535 vs 36 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5318Y.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 24 / 48+140% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+35% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB | 36 MB (total)+37% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 33,367 | 33,139 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500 | 28,500+63% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,254+80% | 1,251 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,400 | 21,846+76% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w3-2535 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 5318Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4400 on the Xeon w3-2535 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon Gold 5318Y — the Xeon w3-2535 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5318Y supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 5318Y). Both provide 64 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w3-2535) and C621A,Ice Lake-SP (Xeon Gold 5318Y).
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 6144 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
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 Gold 5318Y targets Server / Virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon Gold 5318Y rivals Xeon Silver 4316.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Gold 5318Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Server / Virtualization |
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