Intel Xeon W-3235 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 9221

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Intel Xeon W-3235 or Intel Xeon W-3235 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon W-3235 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3235, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 9221, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon W-3235 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 9221
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon Platinum
7 Generation 2
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3235 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3235 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
12x Cores 32x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
24 Threads 64
12 CPU Cores 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3235 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 does not have integrated graphics.
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
6 Memory channels 12
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 281.4 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 250 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3235 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9221 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 71.5 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
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VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake W Architecture Cascade Lake
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Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2019
19.2 MB L3-Cache 71.5 MB