Xeon W7-3465X
Sapphire Rapids · 28C/56T · LGA4677
Xeon W9-3475X
Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
Xeon W9-3475X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W7-3465X lands at 88 and Xeon W9-3475X at 90. That puts Xeon W9-3475X ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xeon W7-3465X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Xeon W9-3475X 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 W9-3475XFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Xeon W9-3475X leads on gaming (70 vs 68).
Creators & productivity
Xeon W9-3475XRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Xeon W9-3475X leads on multi (90 vs 88).
Power efficiency
TiePerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Xeon W7-3465XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xeon W7-3465X more score per dollar ($2,589 vs $3,739).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W7-3465X | Xeon W9-3475X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | Sapphire Rapids |
| Cores | 28 | ▲ 36 |
| Threads | 56 | ▲ 72 |
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA4677 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Xeon W7-3465X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Xeon W9-3475X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Xeon W7-3465X vs Xeon W9-3475X
Which is better, Xeon W7-3465X or Xeon W9-3475X? +
Xeon W9-3475X scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xeon W7-3465X worth the price? +
At $2,589, Xeon W7-3465X delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in multi.
Is Xeon W9-3475X worth the price? +
At $3,739, Xeon W9-3475X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.
Does Xeon W7-3465X or Xeon W9-3475X 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 W7-3465X or Xeon W9-3475X? +
Xeon W9-3475X — leads on gaming (70 vs 68). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for creator and productivity work, Xeon W7-3465X or Xeon W9-3475X? +
Xeon W9-3475X — leads on multi (90 vs 88). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.