Xeon w7-2575X vs 696X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 696X
2026, $5,599
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
64.47
+113%
Xeon w7-2575X
2024, $1,689
22 cores / 44 threads, 250 Watt
30.24

Xeon 696X outperforms Xeon w7-2575X by a whopping 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25187
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.9819.31
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency7.785.11
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameGranite Rapids (2024−2026)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date2 February 2026 (recently)24 August 2024 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,599$1,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w7-2575X has 115% better value for money than Xeon 696X.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Xeon 696X and Xeon w7-2575X 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)22 (Docosa-Core)
Performance-cores6422
Threads12844
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/sno data
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache336 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 3 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 598 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)80 °C76 °C
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 696X and Xeon w7-2575X 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
SocketFCLGA4710FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 696X and Xeon w7-2575X. 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-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon 696X and Xeon w7-2575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 696X and Xeon w7-2575X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 696X and Xeon w7-2575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5(6400MT/s)MRDIMM(8000MT/s)DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size4 TB2 TB
Max memory channels84
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 696X and Xeon w7-2575X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes12864

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

Xeon 696X 64.47
+113%
Xeon w7-2575X 30.24

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Xeon 696X 112888
+113%
Samples: 1
Xeon w7-2575X 52951
Samples: 10

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 64.47 30.24
Recency 2 February 2026 24 August 2024
Physical cores 64 22
Threads 128 44
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 250 Watt

Xeon 696X has a 113.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 190.9% more physical cores and 190.9% more threads.

Xeon w7-2575X, on the other hand, has 40% lower power consumption.

The Intel Xeon 696X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Xeon w7-2575X in performance tests.

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