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Intel Xeon W-3235 vs Intel Xeon W5-3425: Comparison
Intel Xeon W-3235 and Intel Xeon W5-3425 separate most on l3 cache: Intel Xeon W-3235 at 19.25 MB, Intel Xeon W5-3425 at 30 MB, 36% in favour of Intel Xeon W5-3425. Memory Channels splits them by another 25%, again favouring Intel Xeon W5-3425. They match on 10 other specifications, including product line, market segment and performance cores.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Xeon | Xeon |
| Codename | Cascade Lake | Sapphire Rapids |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2023 |
| TDP | 180 W | 270 W |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Workstation |
| Socket | Other | LGA4677 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Current |
| Process Node | 14 | 10 |
| Performance Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB-36% | 30 MB |
| Base Power | 180 | 270 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 6-25% | 8 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1024 | 2048 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64-20% | 80 |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake, Xeon W | Sapphire Rapids |
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
Verdict
Intel Xeon W5-3425
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Xeon W5-3425 is a high-core-count workstation chip, built for professional rendering, simulation, and CAD workloads.