Xeon w5-3425

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon w5-3425

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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 w5-3425 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,447 Rank: 127
Rank Name Score Visual
123 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 6,463
+0.2%
124 Ryzen AI 7 350 6,460
+0.2%
125 Xeon W-3265 6,455
+0.1%
126 Ryzen 7 8845HS 6,453
+0.1%
127 Xeon w5-3425 6,447
128 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 6,433
-0.2%
129 Xeon W-1390P 6,432
-0.2%
130 Core i9-11900K 6,428
-0.3%
131 Ryzen 7 7840HS 6,427
-0.3%
132 Core i9-9940X 6,414
-0.5%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon w5-3425 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,563 Rank: 147
Rank Name Score Visual
143 Xeon Gold 6138T 6,596
+0.5%
144 Core i9-12900 6,585
+0.3%
145 Ryzen 9 3900X 6,572
+0.1%
146 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,571
+0.1%
147 Xeon w5-3425 6,563
148 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,542
-0.3%
149 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,539
-0.4%
150 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,534
-0.4%
151 EPYC 7542 6,530
-0.5%
152 Xeon Gold 6146 6,525
-0.6%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon w5-3425 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,370 Rank: 149
Rank Name Score Visual
145 Xeon E-2286G 6,377
+0.1%
146 Xeon E-2324G 6,372
+0%
147 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 6,372
+0%
148 Xeon E-2336 6,371
+0%
149 Xeon w5-3425 6,370
150 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6,369
+-0%
151 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 6,368
+-0%
152 Core Ultra 5 226V 6,368
+-0%
153 Core i9-9980XE 6,367
+-0%
154 Xeon w3-2435 6,366
-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 w5-3425 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,830 Rank: 125
Rank Name Score Visual
121 Xeon W-3265M 5,846
+0.3%
122 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,844
+0.2%
123 Xeon Platinum 8168 5,842
+0.2%
124 Ryzen 9 3950X 5,830
+0%
125 Xeon w5-3425 5,830
126 Ryzen 7 9700X 5,826
-0.1%
127 Core i5-13600K 5,814
-0.3%
128 Core i9-12900F 5,809
-0.4%
129 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,807
-0.4%
130 Core i9-12900 5,766
-1.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon w5-3425 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,760 Rank: 146
Rank Name Score Visual
142 Core i9-7980XE 5,769
+0.2%
143 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,768
+0.1%
144 Ryzen 9 3900 5,768
+0.1%
145 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,760
+0%
146 Xeon w5-3425 5,760
147 Core i9-9960X 5,756
-0.1%
148 EPYC 7351 5,754
-0.1%
149 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 5,754
-0.1%
150 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 5,750
-0.2%
151 Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 5,749
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon w5-3425 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,971 Rank: 106
Rank Name Score Visual
102 Xeon Gold 6254 6,012
+0.7%
103 Core i9-14900F 6,012
+0.7%
104 Xeon Gold 5416S 6,008
+0.6%
105 Xeon w5-2455X 5,984
+0.2%
106 Xeon w5-3425 5,971
107 Xeon W-3265M 5,966
-0.1%
108 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 5,965
-0.1%
109 Xeon Platinum 8176 5,957
-0.2%
110 Core i9-14900HX 5,952
-0.3%
111 Core i9-12900KS 5,937
-0.6%

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Xeon w5-3425 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon w5-3425 occupies a niche within the high-end workstation and server segment, designed for professionals requiring robust compute performance in multi-threaded workloads. Launched in February 2023, this processor is part of Intel's Sapphire Rapids lineup and is built on a 10 nm process, delivering a balance of performance and enterprise-grade features. While it may not be the latest offering in the market, its architecture and specifications continue to position it as a serious contender in content creation, rendering, and scientific computing environments.

The Xeon w5-3425 features 12 cores and 24 threads, enabled by Intel's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle complex, parallel tasks efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz, with a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.6 GHz, depending on the workload and thermal conditions. This processor is built on the Sapphire Rapids microarchitecture and uses the Socket 4677 interface, supporting up to 8 channels of DDR5 memory with a rated speed of 4800 MT/s. It supports ECC memory, a critical feature for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount. The processor has a 270 W TDP, indicating high power consumption and the need for advanced cooling solutions, which is typical for high-performance server-grade components.

In terms of cache, the Xeon w5-3425 includes 0.076 MiB of L1 cache, 1.907 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 30 MiB of L3 cache, which helps reduce latency for frequently accessed data. The processor also supports PCIe 5.0 with 112 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed connectivity for multiple high-bandwidth devices such as NVMe SSDs and high-end GPUs. Despite its powerful compute capabilities, it lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output.

The Xeon w5-3425 supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, and Intel's advanced vector extensions, making it well-suited for compute-intensive applications like video encoding, 3D rendering, and machine learning. It also supports hardware virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine performance and PCI passthrough, which is essential for virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon w5-3425 achieves an Overall Score of 6447, placing it at #127 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 6370, ranking #149, and its Multicore Score is 6563, ranking #147. These results indicate that while it is not the fastest single-core performer, its multi-threaded performance is strong, positioning it ahead of many mainstream desktop and even some server-grade CPUs. It outperforms processors like the Xeon Gold 5416S and EPYC 7542 but trails behind higher-tier models such as the Xeon w9-3495X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

In conclusion, the Intel Xeon w5-3425 is a high-performance processor ideal for professional workstations and entry-level servers where multi-threaded performance and ECC memory support are essential. While its power consumption and lack of integrated graphics may limit its appeal for general desktop use, it excels in environments where sustained compute power and reliability are critical.
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Intel Xeon w5-3425

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon w5-3425
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Sapphire Rapids
Socket: Socket 4677
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 270 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 77.824 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5

Physical Specifications

Process: 10 nm
Die Area: 477 mm²
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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