Xeon w9-3495X vs Xeon 6780E
Xeon w9-3495X
Xeon 6780E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w9-3495X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6780E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($6,333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sierra Forest (2024) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($6,333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,513) |
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 w9-3495X and Xeon 6780E
Xeon w9-3495X
The Xeon w9-3495X 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 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 90,441 points. Launch price was $5,889.
Xeon 6780E
The Xeon 6780E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 144 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 108 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 86,734 points. Launch price was $11,350.
Processing Power
The Xeon w9-3495X packs 56 cores / 112 threads, while the Xeon 6780E offers 144 cores / 144 threads — the Xeon 6780E has 88 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X versus 3 GHz on the Xeon 6780E — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon w9-3495X uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon 6780E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w9-3495X scores 90,441 against the Xeon 6780E's 86,734 — a 4.2% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X. L3 cache: 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X vs 108 MB (total) on the Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 56 / 112 | 144 / 144+157% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+60% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 105 MB | 108 MB (total)+3% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 4 MB (per module)+100% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Sierra Forest (2024) |
| PassMark | 90,441+4% | 86,734 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 72,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,136 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w9-3495X uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon 6780E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) vs 88 (Xeon 6780E) — the Xeon w9-3495X offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4096 GB | 4 TB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 112+27% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Xeon w9-3495X) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6780E). Primary use case: Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation, Xeon 6780E targets Cloud Native Compute. Direct competitor: Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX; Xeon 6780E rivals EPYC 9754.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Ultimate Workstation | Cloud Native Compute |
Value Analysis
The Xeon w9-3495X launched at $5889 MSRP, while the Xeon 6780E debuted at $11350. At current prices ($6333 vs $8513), the Xeon w9-3495X is $2180 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 10.2 pts/$ for the Xeon 6780E — making the Xeon w9-3495X the 33.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon w9-3495X | Xeon 6780E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5889-48% | $11350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6333-26% | $8513 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3+40% | 10.2 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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