Xeon W-3225

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-3225

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon W-3225 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,707 Rank: 359
Rank Name Score Visual
355 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,715
+0.1%
356 Xeon E-2144G 5,712
+0.1%
357 Xeon E-2286M 5,710
+0.1%
358 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,708
+0%
359 Xeon W-3225 5,707
360 Core i7-9800X 5,705
+-0%
361 Xeon E-2186M 5,702
-0.1%
362 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,701
-0.1%
363 Core i3-7350K 5,700
-0.1%
364 Core i7-10700 5,700
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W-3225 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,727 Rank: 308
Rank Name Score Visual
304 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,741
+0.2%
305 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,736
+0.2%
306 Core i9-9900KF 5,732
+0.1%
307 Core i7-8086K 5,731
+0.1%
308 Xeon W-3225 5,727
309 Xeon E-2386G 5,721
-0.1%
310 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,720
-0.1%
311 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,720
-0.1%
312 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,718
-0.2%
313 Xeon W-2155 5,717
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W-3225 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,693 Rank: 426
Rank Name Score Visual
422 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,697
+0.1%
423 Core i3-9300 5,696
+0.1%
424 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,696
+0.1%
425 Core i7-9700E 5,695
+0%
426 Xeon W-3225 5,693
427 Xeon Gold 6144 5,692
+-0%
428 Xeon E3-1230 v6 5,689
-0.1%
429 Pentium Gold G5500 5,688
-0.1%
430 Core i5-9500 5,687
-0.1%
431 Ryzen 5 2600 5,685
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon W-3225 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,064 Rank: 339
Rank Name Score Visual
335 Xeon Gold 5117 5,070
+0.1%
336 Xeon Gold 6234 5,068
+0.1%
337 Xeon E-2356G 5,065
+0%
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,065
+0%
339 Xeon W-3225 5,064
340 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,063
+-0%
341 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,062
+-0%
342 Core i7-9800X 5,060
-0.1%
343 Xeon Gold 5118 5,060
-0.1%
344 Ryzen 5 3600 5,059
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W-3225 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,122 Rank: 358
Rank Name Score Visual
354 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,130
+0.2%
355 Ryzen 5 4500 5,126
+0.1%
356 Xeon W-2145 5,125
+0.1%
357 Ryzen 5 3600 5,123
+0%
358 Xeon W-3225 5,122
359 EPYC 7251 5,120
+-0%
360 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,120
+-0%
361 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,119
-0.1%
362 Core i7-9800X 5,117
-0.1%
363 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,117
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W-3225 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,287 Rank: 241
Rank Name Score Visual
237 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,298
+0.2%
238 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,296
+0.2%
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,295
+0.2%
240 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,288
+0%
241 Xeon W-3225 5,287
242 Xeon Gold 5218 5,285
+-0%
243 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,279
-0.2%
244 Core i9-10900KF 5,279
-0.2%
245 Core i9-10900K 5,279
-0.2%
246 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,275
-0.2%

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Xeon W-3225 Details

Ranked #308 in multicore performance among 2060 processors, the Intel Xeon W-3225 delivers a compelling blend of workstation-oriented features and high-end performance, though its position reflects its age and market niche. Released in 2019, the Xeon W-3225 is now over four years old, placing it in the category of older, yet still capable, server-grade CPUs. Built on Intel's 14 nm Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture, it targets professional users who require robust multi-threaded performance, ECC memory support, and advanced virtualization capabilities—features essential in engineering, content creation, and virtualized environments.

The processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, with a base clock of 3.7 GHz and a single-core turbo frequency of 4.3 GHz. It supports DDR4-2666 memory across six channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 119.21 GiB/s. The CPU integrates a substantial 16.5 MiB L3 cache and 8 MiB of L2 cache, helping maintain high data throughput under sustained workloads. It operates at a TDP of 160 W and is packaged in the FCLGA-3647 socket, designed for high-end workstations and servers.

Notably, the Xeon W-3225 includes a full suite of Intel technologies, such as AVX-512, AES-NI, Intel Deep Learning Boost, and Intel VT-x/VT-d for virtualization. It supports ECC memory, hardware-based security features like Intel SGX and Intel TXT, and advanced power management with Intel Speed Shift and Enhanced SpeedStep. These capabilities, combined with a 64-lane PCIe 3.0 configuration, make it well-suited for demanding applications in CAD, simulation, and 3D rendering.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon W-3225 achieves an overall PassMark score of 5707, placing it at #359 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5693 ranks it #426, while its multicore score of 5727 lands it at #308. This indicates strong multi-threaded performance relative to its peers, though it trails behind modern high-end desktop and server CPUs. The processor outperforms several current-generation consumer-grade chips like the Core i7-8086K and Ryzen 5 5600GT, but falls behind more recent workstation and server processors such as the Xeon W-3375 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO models.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W-3225 remains a viable option for professional workstations where multi-threaded performance, ECC memory, and extensive I/O are priorities. While it no longer competes with the top-tier CPUs in the market, its robust feature set and strong multicore performance make it a reliable choice for legacy systems or users who prioritize stability and compatibility over cutting-edge clock speeds. It is best suited for users in engineering, media production, or data analysis who require a high degree of reliability and long-term support.
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Intel Xeon W-3225

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-3225
Family: Xeon
Series: W-3200
Model Number: W-3225
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Cascade Lake
Core Name: Cascade Lake SP
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 160 W
Release Price: $1,199.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 16.5 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 119.21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 64
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4, x1

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX Secure Key SMEP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX512VNNI NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI Run Sure AVX-512 TBMT 3.0
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