Xeon W7-2495X
Sapphire Rapids · 24C/48T · LGA4677
Xeon W9-3495X
Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Xeon W9-3495X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W7-2495X lands at 84 and Xeon W9-3495X at 92. That puts Xeon W9-3495X ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xeon W7-2495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Xeon W9-3495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Xeon W9-3495XFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Xeon W9-3495X leads on gaming (72 vs 64).
Creators & productivity
Xeon W9-3495XRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Xeon W9-3495X leads on multi (92 vs 84).
Power efficiency
TiePerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Xeon W7-2495XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xeon W7-2495X more score per dollar ($2,189 vs $5,889).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W7-2495X | Xeon W9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | Sapphire Rapids |
| Cores | 24 | ▲ 56 |
| Threads | 48 | ▲ 112 |
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Xeon W7-2495X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Xeon W9-3495X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Xeon W7-2495X vs Xeon W9-3495X
Which is better, Xeon W7-2495X or Xeon W9-3495X? +
Xeon W9-3495X scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +
At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Does Xeon W7-2495X or Xeon W9-3495X 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.
Which is better for gaming, Xeon W7-2495X or Xeon W9-3495X? +
Xeon W9-3495X — leads on gaming (72 vs 64). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for creator and productivity work, Xeon W7-2495X or Xeon W9-3495X? +
Xeon W9-3495X — leads on multi (92 vs 84). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.