Intel Xeon w9-3475X vs Intel Xeon w7-3455

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Intel Xeon w9-3475X or Intel Xeon w9-3475X – 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 w9-3475X features 36 processor cores and has the capability to manage 72 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w9-3475X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The Intel Xeon w7-3455 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon w7-3455, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Intel Xeon W-3400 Group Intel Xeon W-3400
12 Generation 12
Intel Xeon w9-3475X Name Intel Xeon w7-3455
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w9-3475X has 36 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w9-3475X is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon w7-3455 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-3455 is 2.5 GHz
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
36 CPU Cores 24
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
36x Cores 24x
72 Threads 48
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w9-3475X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w7-3455 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
307.2 GB/s Bandwidth 307.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
4.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
8 Memory channels 8
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 300 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 270 W watts.
360 W TDP up 324 W
300 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
95 °C Tjunction max 92 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w9-3475X is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 82.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon w7-3455 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 67.5 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
3739 $ Release price 2489 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
82.5 MB L3-Cache 67.5 MB
LGA 4677 Socket LGA 4677
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS