Intel
Xeon W7-2495X
Sapphire Rapids · 24C/48T · LGA4677
84
/ 100
From $2,189
VS
Intel
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Panther Lake · 14C · 5.5 GHz
84
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W7-2495X lands at 84 and Intel Core Ultra 5 345K at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xeon W7-2495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Intel Core Ultra 5 345K if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Xeon W7-2495X 84
vs 84 Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Score breakdown
Xeon W7-2495X
84 single 76
multi 84
gaming 64
efficiency 78
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
84 single 86
multi 84
gaming 85
efficiency 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W7-2495X | Intel Core Ultra 5 345K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | Panther Lake |
| Cores | ▲ 24 | 14 |
| Threads | 48 | — |
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1851 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
Xeon W7-2495X
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: Xeon W7-2495X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Which is better, Xeon W7-2495X or Intel Core Ultra 5 345K? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xeon W7-2495X worth the price? +
At $2,189, Xeon W7-2495X delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in multi.
Is Intel Core Ultra 5 345K worth the price? +
At $329, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in single.
Does Xeon W7-2495X or Intel Core Ultra 5 345K last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.