Xeon w9-3495X

The Xeon w9-3495X is a 56-core / 112-thread processor based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.8 GHz from a base frequency of 1.9 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. With a massive 105 MB L3 cache (3D V-Cache technology), this processor has a significant gaming advantage — the large cache drastically reduces memory latency in game engines., plus 2 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 90,441, placing it in the Enthusiast performance tier as a Recent generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 2,136, while multi-core reaches 18,600. Cinebench R23 multi-core (measuring sustained rendering workload performance) scores 72,560.

The Xeon w9-3495X fits into the LGA4677 socket and supports PCIe 5.0 with 112 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR5-4800 memory at speeds up to DDR5-4800 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 4096 GB across 8 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers.

The Xeon w9-3495X is primarily designed for Ultimate Workstation. It supports AVX-512 instructions — specialized SIMD operations that significantly accelerate AI inference, scientific computing, and video encoding workloads. Virtualization: true — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads). Its primary market competitor is the Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

The Xeon w9-3495X has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 350 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately. Recommended cooling: Liquid (Custom/AIO).

At an average price of $6,333 (MSRP: $5889), the Xeon w9-3495X delivers 14 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #47 out of all indexed processors.