Ultra 7 265K vs Xeon W-3265

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3265
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
19.67
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
39.30
+99.8%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Xeon W-3265 by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking30280
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.5696.97
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency8.7528.67
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date3 June 2019 (5 years ago)24 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,349$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265K has 914% better value for money than Xeon W-3265.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads4820
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache1.5 MB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache24 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature78 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA36471851
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes6420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon W-3265 19.67
Ultra 7 265K 39.30
+99.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon W-3265 30105
Ultra 7 265K 60140
+99.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.67 39.30
Recency 3 June 2019 24 October 2024
Physical cores 24 20
Threads 48 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon W-3265 has 20% more physical cores and 140% more threads.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 99.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 64% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-3265 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3265 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3265 and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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