Xeon W-3235

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-3235

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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-3235 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,647 Rank: 393
Rank Name Score Visual
389 Xeon E-2244G 5,652
+0.1%
390 Xeon E-2124G 5,652
+0.1%
391 Core i7-10875H 5,649
+0%
392 Xeon Gold 6234 5,648
+0%
393 Xeon W-3235 5,647
394 EPYC 7352 5,639
-0.1%
395 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,637
-0.2%
396 Xeon Gold 6144 5,634
-0.2%
397 Ryzen 5 2600X 5,633
-0.2%
398 Xeon Gold 6130 5,631
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W-3235 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,543 Rank: 381
Rank Name Score Visual
377 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,551
+0.1%
378 Ryzen 5 5500 5,548
+0.1%
379 Xeon Gold 6144 5,547
+0.1%
380 Core i7-8700K 5,544
+0%
381 Xeon W-3235 5,543
382 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,542
+-0%
383 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,542
+-0%
384 Xeon W-2145 5,538
-0.1%
385 Xeon D-1557 5,538
-0.1%
386 Core i9-10900T 5,537
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W-3235 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,717 Rank: 405
Rank Name Score Visual
401 Pentium Gold G7400T 5,723
+0.1%
402 Xeon E3-1260L v5 5,721
+0.1%
403 Core i7-8565U 5,721
+0.1%
404 Xeon W-2175 5,720
+0.1%
405 Xeon W-3235 5,717
406 Core i7-7920HQ 5,716
+-0%
407 Xeon Gold 5418Y 5,713
-0.1%
408 Pentium Gold G5620 5,712
-0.1%
409 Xeon E-2276M 5,707
-0.2%
410 Ryzen 3 4100 5,707
-0.2%

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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-3235 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,311 Rank: 226
Rank Name Score Visual
222 Ryzen 7 5800 5,359
+0.9%
223 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,333
+0.4%
224 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,331
+0.4%
225 Core i9-9920X 5,330
+0.4%
226 Xeon W-3235 5,311
227 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,301
-0.2%
228 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,300
-0.2%
229 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,299
-0.2%
230 Xeon Gold 6146 5,294
-0.3%
231 Xeon Gold 6246 5,292
-0.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W-3235 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,490 Rank: 206
Rank Name Score Visual
202 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,503
+0.2%
203 Core i9-10920X 5,501
+0.2%
204 Xeon Gold 6138 5,498
+0.1%
205 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,496
+0.1%
206 Xeon W-3235 5,490
207 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,467
-0.4%
208 Core i9-9920X 5,465
-0.5%
209 Xeon W-2170B 5,454
-0.7%
210 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 5,453
-0.7%
211 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,451
-0.7%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W-3235 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,553 Rank: 172
Rank Name Score Visual
168 Xeon Gold 6142M 5,569
+0.3%
169 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 5,566
+0.2%
170 Core i9-7940X 5,565
+0.2%
171 Ryzen 7 8700G 5,563
+0.2%
172 Xeon W-3235 5,553
173 Ryzen 7 8700F 5,545
-0.1%
174 Xeon Gold 6142 5,544
-0.2%
175 EPYC 7451 5,541
-0.2%
176 Ryzen 9 5900 5,539
-0.3%
177 Core i9-10920X 5,537
-0.3%

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Xeon W-3235 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon W-3235 occupies a distinct niche in the high-end workstation market, bridging the gap between mainstream desktop performance and server-grade reliability. Built on Intel's Cascade Lake SP microarchitecture at a 14 nm process, this processor is part of the W-3200 series, designed for demanding professional applications such as 3D rendering, simulation, and virtualization. While not the latest offering from Intel, its robust feature set and strong performance make it a compelling option for users who prioritize stability and multi-threaded throughput over cutting-edge clock speeds.

The Xeon W-3235 features a 12-core, 24-thread design, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, which allows each core to handle two threads concurrently. It operates at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and can boost up to 4.4 GHz on a single core, with a turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz across all cores. This is supported by a 180 W TDP, requiring a robust cooling solution, and it uses the LGA-3647 socket, which supports up to 6 memory channels. The processor supports DDR4-2933 memory, with a maximum capacity of 1,048,576 MiB (1 TB), and delivers a peak memory bandwidth of 131.13 GiB/s.

Cache architecture is well-optimized, with 0.75 MiB of L1 cache (0.375 MiB for L1i and L1d), 12 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 19.25 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain performance under heavy workloads. The processor also supports a wide range of advanced features, including AVX-512, Intel Deep Learning Boost, and Intel vPro technology, making it suitable for AI, machine learning, and enterprise-grade security tasks. It also includes ECC memory support, an essential feature for workstations handling critical data.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon W-3235 achieves an overall score of 5,647, placing it at #393 out of 2,060 processors, with a multicore score of 5,543 (#381) and a single-core score of 5,717 (#405). These results show that while the CPU is competitive in single-threaded performance, its true strength lies in its ability to scale across multiple cores. It outperforms several consumer-grade CPUs, including the Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 5 5500, but trails behind higher-end workstations and desktop processors like the Xeon W-2175 and Core Ultra 7 165U. Notably, it falls behind the top-tier processors in the industry, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,000 in overall performance.

Despite its age, the Xeon W-3235 remains a viable choice for professionals requiring a balance of performance, memory capacity, and reliability. Its strong multicore performance, support for large memory configurations, and enterprise features make it particularly well-suited for CAD, video editing, and scientific computing environments. However, users seeking the highest levels of single-core performance or energy efficiency may find more modern alternatives more appealing. As of 2026, the Xeon W-3235 continues to hold its ground as a dependable workhorse in professional workstations.
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Intel Xeon W-3235

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-3235
Family: Xeon
Series: W-3200
Model Number: W-3235
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (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: 180 W
Release Price: $1,398.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 768 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 12 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 19.25 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 1,024 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 131.13 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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