Xeon W-3323
Intel
PassMark
27,822
MSRP
$949
AVG Price
$500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Xeon W-3323 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,822 points. Launch price was $800.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Xeon W-3323 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
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League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Xeon W-3323 specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-3323 is a 12-core / 24-thread processor based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.9 GHz from a base frequency of 3.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 18 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 27,822, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Xeon W-3323 |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 12C / 24T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.9 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Ice Lake-W (2021) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 10 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 18 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 1 MB (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64K (per core) |
| Bus SpeedData bus frequency | 8 GT/s |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 27,822 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-3323 fits into the LGA4189 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-3200 memory.
| Specification | Xeon W-3323 |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | server |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | LGA4189 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4-3200 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 2 |
Power & Cooling
The Xeon W-3323 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 220 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Xeon W-3323 |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 220 Watt |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $949), the Xeon W-3323 delivers 56 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #492 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Xeon W-3323 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $949 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $500 |
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $800 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #492 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2015-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | Intel |
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