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Intel Xeon W-3265M vs Intel Xeon W5-2545: Comparison
Intel Xeon W-3265M and Intel Xeon W5-2545 separate most on memory channels: Intel Xeon W-3265M at 6, Intel Xeon W5-2545 at 4, 33% in favour of Intel Xeon W-3265M. L3 Cache splits them by another 12%, this time favouring Intel Xeon W5-2545. They match on 8 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 | 205 W | 200 W |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Workstation |
| Socket | Other | LGA4677 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Current |
| Process Node | 14 | 10 |
| Performance Cores | 24 | 14 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB-12% | 37.5 MB |
| Base Power | 205 | 200 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 6 | 4-33% |
| Max Memory Capacity | 2048 | 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 | 24 | 14 |
| Threads | 48 | 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.