Ultra 7 268V vs Xeon w9-3495X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon w9-3495X
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
57.83
+560%
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
8.76

Xeon w9-3495X outperforms Core Ultra 7 268V by a whopping 560% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20873
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.76no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency15.6448.77
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date15 February 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,889no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1128
Base clock speed1.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache105 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)81 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA4677Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes1124

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 w9-3495X 57.83
+560%
Ultra 7 268V 8.76

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 w9-3495X 91866
+560%
Ultra 7 268V 13916

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 57.83 8.76
Recency 15 February 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 56 8
Threads 112 8
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 17 Watt

Xeon w9-3495X has a 560.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 600% more physical cores and 1300% more threads.

Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 1958.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon w9-3495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 268V in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w9-3495X is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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