Xeon w5-2445 vs Xeon E-2488
Xeon w5-2445
Xeon E-2488
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2445
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 w5-2445 and Xeon E-2488
Xeon w5-2445
The Xeon w5-2445 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 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): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 32,213 points. Launch price was $839.
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Processing Power
The Xeon w5-2445 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E-2488 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon w5-2445 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2445 versus 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon w5-2445 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E-2488 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w5-2445 scores 32,213 against the Xeon E-2488's 31,888 — a 1% lead for the Xeon w5-2445. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,500 vs 15,000 (3.3% advantage for the Xeon w5-2445). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,822 vs 2,100, a 14.2% lead for the Xeon E-2488 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,719 vs 12,000 (11.3% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w5-2445 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB+9% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,213+1% | 31,888 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,500+3% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,822 | 2,100+15% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,719 | 12,000+12% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w5-2445 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2488 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w5-2445 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w5-2445) vs 2 (Xeon E-2488). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w5-2445) vs 20 (Xeon E-2488) — the Xeon w5-2445 offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w5-2445) and W680 (Xeon E-2488).
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+1500% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon w5-2445 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon w5-2445 targets Professional Workstation, Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon w5-2445 rivals Threadripper 7945WX; Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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