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Intel Xeon W-3235 vs Intel Xeon W5-2545: Comparison
Intel Xeon W-3235 and Intel Xeon W5-2545 separate most on l3 cache: Intel Xeon W-3235 at 19.25 MB, Intel Xeon W5-2545 at 37.5 MB, 49% in favour of Intel Xeon W5-2545. Memory Channels splits them by another 33%, this time favouring Intel Xeon W-3235. They match on 9 other specifications, including product line, market segment and efficiency cores.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Xeon | Xeon |
| Codename | Cascade Lake | Sapphire Rapids Refresh |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2024 |
| TDP | 180 W | 200 W |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Workstation |
| Socket | Other | LGA4677 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Current |
| Process Node | 14 | 10 |
| Performance Cores | 12 | 14 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB-49% | 37.5 MB |
| Base Power | 180 | 200 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 6 | 4-33% |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1024 | 1024 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 64 |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake, Xeon W | Sapphire Rapids Refresh |
| Cores | 12 | 14 |
| Threads | 24 | 28 |
Verdict
Intel Xeon W5-2545
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Xeon W5-2545 is a high-core-count workstation chip, built for professional rendering, simulation, and CAD workloads.