Xeon w3-2423

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon w3-2423

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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 w3-2423 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,673 Rank: 376
Rank Name Score Visual
372 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,686
+0.2%
373 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,682
+0.2%
374 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,681
+0.1%
375 Xeon E5-2699A v4 5,676
+0.1%
376 Xeon w3-2423 5,673
377 Ryzen 9 4900HS 5,670
-0.1%
378 Ryzen 5 3600 5,669
-0.1%
379 Xeon E3-1280 v6 5,669
-0.1%
380 Xeon Silver 4314 5,668
-0.1%
381 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 5,666
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon w3-2423 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,415 Rank: 430
Rank Name Score Visual
426 Xeon E5-2630 v4 5,419
+0.1%
427 Core 5 120U 5,419
+0.1%
428 Core 7 150U 5,418
+0.1%
429 Xeon E5-2640 v4 5,416
+0%
430 Xeon w3-2423 5,415
431 Ryzen 5 3600XT 5,414
+-0%
432 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,414
+-0%
433 Xeon E-2234 5,412
-0.1%
434 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 5,412
-0.1%
435 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,403
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon w3-2423 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,845 Rank: 334
Rank Name Score Visual
330 Core i3-7101E 5,852
+0.1%
331 Core i5-8500 5,847
+0%
332 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,847
+0%
333 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 5,846
+0%
334 Xeon w3-2423 5,845
335 Pentium Gold G4600 5,844
+-0%
336 Xeon Gold 6146 5,841
-0.1%
337 Core i5-1235U 5,840
-0.1%
338 Xeon W-2145 5,838
-0.1%
339 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,836
-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 w3-2423 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,013 Rank: 376
Rank Name Score Visual
372 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,021
+0.2%
373 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,020
+0.1%
374 EPYC 7232P 5,019
+0.1%
375 Core i7-7820X 5,018
+0.1%
376 Xeon w3-2423 5,013
377 Xeon D-1587 5,012
+-0%
378 Core i9-9900 5,009
-0.1%
379 Core 5 120U 5,008
-0.1%
380 Xeon W-3223 5,007
-0.1%
381 Xeon Gold 5215 5,007
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon w3-2423 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,943 Rank: 460
Rank Name Score Visual
456 Core i7-8700K 4,948
+0.1%
457 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 4,946
+0.1%
458 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,945
+0%
459 Core 7 150U 4,944
+0%
460 Xeon w3-2423 4,943
461 Xeon Silver 4114 4,941
+-0%
462 Xeon E-2146G 4,940
-0.1%
463 Xeon E-2136 4,934
-0.2%
464 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,932
-0.2%
465 Xeon Silver 4215 4,930
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon w3-2423 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,103 Rank: 339
Rank Name Score Visual
335 Core i9-10900E 5,115
+0.2%
336 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,113
+0.2%
337 Ryzen 5 3500X 5,112
+0.2%
338 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,112
+0.2%
339 Xeon w3-2423 5,103
340 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,101
+-0%
341 Ryzen 7 4700G 5,097
-0.1%
342 Ryzen 5 3600 5,096
-0.1%
343 Xeon E5-2660 v4 5,091
-0.2%
344 Xeon D-2183IT 5,091
-0.2%

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Xeon w3-2423 Details

The Intel Xeon w3-2423 ranks #376 in overall performance among 2060 processors, with an overall score of 5673, placing it just ahead of the Ryzen 9 4900HS and slightly behind the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE. In single-core performance, it achieves a score of 5845, ranking #334, which positions it just below the Core i5-8500 and slightly ahead of the Core i5-1235U. Its multicore score of 5415 places it at #430, narrowly trailing the Xeon E5-2640 v4 and just ahead of the Ryzen 5 3600XT. While not a top-tier processor, it holds its own in the mid-range workstation segment, especially for applications that benefit from its high single-threaded efficiency and 12-thread configuration.

Launched in February 2023, the Xeon w3-2423 is part of Intel’s Sapphire Rapids architecture, designed for server and workstation environments. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, leveraging Intel Hyper-Threading to double the effective thread count. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz and can boost up to 4.2 GHz, depending on workload and thermal conditions. Built on a 10 nm process node, it includes 15 MB of L3 cache, with 0.076 MiB of L1 and 1.907 MiB of L2 cache per core. Despite its relatively modest core count, its high clock speeds and efficient architecture enable strong performance in both single-threaded and lightly threaded applications.

The Xeon w3-2423 is packaged in a FC-LGA16A socket with a 120 W TDP, making it a power-hungry component that demands robust cooling. It supports quad-channel DDR5 memory at up to 4400 MT/s and includes full ECC memory support, a critical feature for data integrity in mission-critical systems. It also supports Intel’s latest instruction sets, including AVX-512, AVX2, and AVX, as well as advanced virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine performance. Hardware virtualization is further enhanced by Intel vPro and IOMMU support, allowing direct hardware access for guest operating systems.

Notably, the Xeon w3-2423 lacks integrated graphics, meaning users must rely on a discrete GPU for display output. It also features a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. Despite these constraints, it delivers strong performance in benchmarks like Passmark Number Crunching (5013), Data Processing (4943), and Physics Compute (5103), where it outperforms several mainstream consumer CPUs. Its performance profile suggests it is best suited for professional workloads such as CAD, video editing, and virtualization, where single-core speed and memory bandwidth are more critical than raw core count.

As of March 2026, the Xeon w3-2423 remains a viable option for workstation users requiring a balance of high clock speeds, ECC memory, and virtualization support. While it is not competitive with the top-tier processors in the top 50 rankings, its performance relative to its price and TDP makes it a compelling choice for budget-conscious professionals in the server and workstation space.
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Intel Xeon w3-2423

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon w3-2423
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Sapphire Rapids
Socket: Socket 4677
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 120 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d SHA AVX-512 TSX
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