Xeon w9-3475X vs E3-1505M v5

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1505M v5
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.49
Xeon w9-3475X
2023
36 cores / 72 threads, 300 Watt
42.21
+840%

w9-3475X outperforms E3-1505M v5 by a whopping 840% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking126049
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.2718.07
Market segmentMobile workstationServer
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Sapphire Rapids
Release date1 September 2015 (8 years ago)1 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$434no data
Current price$1888 (4.4x MSRP)$3918

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w9-3475X has 6593% better value for money than Xeon E3-1505M v5.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)36
Threads872
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB82.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size122 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt300 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusLaunchedLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics P530no data
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

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 E3-1505M v5 4.49
Xeon w9-3475X 42.21
+840%

w9-3475X outperforms E3-1505M v5 by 840% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon E3-1505M v5 6944
Xeon w9-3475X 65288
+840%

w9-3475X outperforms E3-1505M v5 by 840% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon E3-1505M v5 1174
Xeon w9-3475X 1980
+68.7%

w9-3475X outperforms E3-1505M v5 by 69% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon E3-1505M v5 3593
Xeon w9-3475X 17462
+386%

w9-3475X outperforms E3-1505M v5 by 386% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.49 42.21
Recency 1 September 2015 1 January 2023
Physical cores 4 36
Threads 8 72
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 300 Watt

The Xeon w9-3475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1505M v5 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1505M v5 is a mobile workstation processor while Xeon w9-3475X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1505M v5 and Xeon w9-3475X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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