Xeon w9-3495X

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon w9-3495X

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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 w9-3495X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

7,465 Rank: 40
Rank Name Score Visual
36 Ryzen 9 7900X 7,574
+1.5%
37 Core i9-13900F 7,546
+1.1%
38 Core i9-13900 7,532
+0.9%
39 Ryzen 9 7900X3D 7,526
+0.8%
40 Xeon w9-3495X 7,465
41 Ryzen 9 7945HX 7,443
-0.3%
42 Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 7,439
-0.3%
43 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 7,432
-0.4%
44 Ryzen 7 9800X3D 7,427
-0.5%
45 Ryzen 7 9700X 7,413
-0.7%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon w9-3495X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

8,763 Rank: 17
Rank Name Score Visual
13 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 9,112
+4%
14 EPYC 7702 8,983
+2.5%
15 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 8,931
+1.9%
16 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 8,778
+0.2%
17 Xeon w9-3495X 8,763
18 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 8,600
-1.9%
19 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 8,437
-3.7%
20 EPYC 7642 8,338
-4.8%
21 Core i9-13900KS 8,222
-6.2%
22 Core i9-14900KS 8,176
-6.7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon w9-3495X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,600 Rank: 98
Rank Name Score Visual
94 Core i9-9900KF 6,610
+0.2%
95 Ryzen 5 7540U 6,606
+0.1%
96 Xeon W-1350 6,602
+0%
97 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 6,601
+0%
98 Xeon w9-3495X 6,600
99 Core i9-11900K 6,599
+-0%
100 Core Ultra 7 256V 6,598
+-0%
101 Ryzen 7 7840HS 6,597
+-0%
102 Core Ultra 7 258V 6,590
-0.2%
103 Ryzen 9 5900 6,581
-0.3%

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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 w9-3495X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

9,248 Rank: 10
Rank Name Score Visual
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 10,444
+12.9%
7 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,558
+3.4%
8 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,508
+2.8%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 9,255
+0.1%
10 Xeon w9-3495X 9,248
11 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 9,031
-2.3%
12 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 8,982
-2.9%
13 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 8,929
-3.4%
14 EPYC 7H12 8,925
-3.5%
15 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 8,922
-3.5%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon w9-3495X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

9,082 Rank: 17
Rank Name Score Visual
13 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,578
+5.5%
14 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 9,384
+3.3%
15 EPYC 7702 9,259
+1.9%
16 EPYC 7702P 9,103
+0.2%
17 Xeon w9-3495X 9,082
18 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 8,521
-6.2%
19 EPYC 7642 8,451
-6.9%
20 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 8,433
-7.1%
21 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 8,335
-8.2%
22 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 8,300
-8.6%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon w9-3495X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

9,111 Rank: 9
Rank Name Score Visual
5 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 11,327
+24.3%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,885
+8.5%
7 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,630
+5.7%
8 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 9,265
+1.7%
9 Xeon w9-3495X 9,111
10 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 9,013
-1.1%
11 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 9,006
-1.2%
12 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 8,928
-2%
13 EPYC 7H12 8,815
-3.2%
14 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 8,391
-7.9%

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Xeon w9-3495X Details

The Intel Xeon w9-3495X represents a significant leap in high-end workstation processing, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessors in the Sapphire Rapids architecture. Launched in early 2023, this processor is designed for demanding professional applications such as 3D rendering, scientific simulations, and large-scale data analysis. Despite being a few years old at this point, its performance in multi-threaded workloads remains competitive, placing it among the top-tier CPUs in the server and workstation market. The Xeon w9-3495X is not a consumer-grade CPU; its design, power requirements, and price reflect its role in mission-critical environments where reliability and raw computational power are paramount.

At the heart of the Xeon w9-3495X is a 56-core, 112-thread processor built on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. This architecture enables the processor to deliver exceptional parallel processing capabilities, making it ideal for workloads that can effectively utilize a large number of cores. The base clock speed of 1.9 GHz can be boosted up to 4.8 GHz, depending on the workload, thanks to Intel's Turbo Boost Technology. The processor operates on a Socket 4677 platform, which is designed for high-performance, multi-socket systems, and supports eight-channel DDR5 memory running at speeds up to 4800 MT/s. With a substantial 105 MB of L3 cache, the Xeon w9-3495X ensures fast data access, which is critical for complex computational tasks.

The Xeon w9-3495X's performance metrics highlight its strengths and limitations. In the overall benchmark score, it achieves a score of 7465, ranking it #40 out of 2060 processors, placing it ahead of many high-end consumer and workstation CPUs. Its multicore score of 8763 ranks it #17 in the multicore category, showcasing its ability to handle highly parallelized workloads efficiently. However, its single-core performance, with a score of 6600 and a rank of #98, indicates that it is less competitive in tasks that rely heavily on single-threaded performance. This is a common trait among high-core-count processors, as the emphasis is on throughput rather than raw speed per core.

The processor supports a wide range of advanced technologies, including AVX-512, AVX2, and AVX, which are essential for accelerating data-intensive applications such as machine learning, video encoding, and scientific computing. It also supports ECC memory, which is crucial for ensuring data integrity in professional environments where errors can have significant consequences. Additionally, the Xeon w9-3495X includes hardware virtualization features like Intel VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine performance and allowing for direct hardware access in virtualized environments.

In terms of power consumption, the Xeon w9-3495X has a TDP of 350 W, making it one of the most power-hungry CPUs on the market. This high power draw necessitates robust cooling solutions, such as liquid cooling or high-performance air coolers, to maintain stable operation under load. The lack of integrated graphics means that a discrete GPU is required for any visual output, which is typical for workstation processors focused on computational tasks rather than gaming or general-purpose use.

As of March 2026, the Xeon w9-3495X remains a formidable option for professionals and enterprises requiring extreme processing power. While it may not lead in single-threaded performance, its exceptional multicore capabilities make it a top choice for workloads that benefit from massive parallelism. Its position in the top 50 overall and multicore rankings confirms its relevance in high-performance computing environments, where it competes with other high-end processors from both Intel and AMD. For users needing a powerful, reliable, and scalable solution, the Xeon w9-3495X continues to deliver strong performance, albeit at a premium cost and power consumption.
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Intel Xeon w9-3495X

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon w9-3495X
Cores: 56
Threads: 112
Base Frequency: 1900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 19x (unlocked)
Core Name: Sapphire Rapids
Socket: Socket 4677
Package: FC-LGA16A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 350 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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