Xeon w3-2535 vs Xeon Silver 4510
Xeon w3-2535
Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2535
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($563) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($563) |
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 Silver 4510
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 Silver 4510
The Xeon Silver 4510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 32,688 points. Launch price was $563.
Processing Power
The Xeon w3-2535 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon Silver 4510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w3-2535 versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510 — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2535 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon w3-2535 scores 33,367 against the Xeon Silver 4510's 32,688 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon w3-2535. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,254 vs 1,600, a 33.9% lead for the Xeon w3-2535 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,400 vs 11,000 (12% advantage for the Xeon w3-2535). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w3-2535 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 12 / 24+20% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+12% | 4.1 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) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 33,367+2% | 32,688 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,254+41% | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,400+13% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA4677 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-4400 memory speed. The Xeon w3-2535 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4510). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w3-2535) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510) — the Xeon Silver 4510 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w3-2535) and FCLGA4677 (Xeon Silver 4510).
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4400 | DDR5-4400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4 TB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80+25% |
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 Silver 4510 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon w3-2535 rivals EPYC 7313; Xeon Silver 4510 rivals EPYC 8534P.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w3-2535 launched at $739 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4510 debuted at $563. At current prices ($800 vs $563), the Xeon Silver 4510 is $237 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w3-2535 delivers 41.7 pts/$ vs 58.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4510 — making the Xeon Silver 4510 the 32.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w3-2535 | Xeon Silver 4510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $739 | $563-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $563-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.7 | 58.1+39% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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