Xeon w3-2535 vs Xeon Gold 6240R

Xeon w3-2535

10 Cores20 Thrd185 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

Xeon Gold 6240R

24 Cores48 Thrd165 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon w3-2535

10 / 20

33,367

0.0%

33,353

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535

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108%

#223

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107%

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106%

#226

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105%

#227

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#228

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MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

104%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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103%

#232

EPYC 7282

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103%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

102%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

102%

#237

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MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

100%

#239

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100%

#240

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#241

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99%

#242

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99%

#244

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97%

#245

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97%

#247

EPYC 7443P

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94%

#248

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94%

#249

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MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

94%

#250

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94%

#251

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MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6240R

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

530%

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Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

10%

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100%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

89%

#15

EPYC 9174F

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69%

#16

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68%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon w3-2535 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Gold 6240R is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon w3-2535	Xeon Gold 6240R
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($800)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Xeon w3-2535 leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($800 vs $2,444) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Xeon w3-2535	Xeon Gold 6240R
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+206%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($800)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,444)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon w3-2535 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6240R Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon w3-2535 and Xeon Gold 6240R

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 6240R

The Xeon Gold 6240R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 33,353 points. Launch price was $2,200.

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Processing Power

The Xeon w3-2535 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6240R offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6240R has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6240R — a 14% 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 Gold 6240R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2535 scores 33,367 against the Xeon Gold 6240R's 33,353 — a 0% lead for the Xeon w3-2535. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 22,500 (25% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,254 vs 1,212, a 60.1% lead for the Xeon w3-2535 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,400 vs 17,218 (32.5% advantage for the Xeon Gold 6240R). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6240R.

Feature	Xeon w3-2535	Xeon Gold 6240R
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	24 / 48+140%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+15%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+46%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	26.25 MB	35.75 MB+36%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	24 MB+1100%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	33,367	33,353
Cinebench R23 Multi	17,500	22,500+29%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,254+86%	1,212
Geekbench 6 Multi	12,400	17,218+39%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon w3-2535 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Gold 6240R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — 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 6240R — 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. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6240R). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6240R) — the Xeon w3-2535 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w3-2535) and C621,Lewisburg (Xeon Gold 6240R).

Feature	Xeon w3-2535	Xeon Gold 6240R
Socket	LGA4677	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4400+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB+100%	1024 GB
RAM Channels	4	6+50%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	64+33%	48

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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 6240R targets Server / High-load computing. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon Gold 6240R rivals EPYC 7402.