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Xeon W7-3465X — Sapphire Rapids · 28C/56T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W7-3465X

Sapphire Rapids · 28C/56T · LGA4677

88
/ 100
From $2,589
VS
Xeon W9-3495X wins by 4
Xeon W9-3495X — Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W9-3495X

Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677

92
/ 100
From $5,889
Specdex verdict

Xeon W9-3495X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W7-3465X lands at 88 and Xeon W9-3495X at 92. That puts Xeon W9-3495X ahead by 4 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 W9-3495X if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Xeon W9-3495X

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Xeon W9-3495X leads on gaming (72 vs 68).

Creators & productivity

Xeon W9-3495X

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Xeon W9-3495X leads on multi (92 vs 88).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Xeon W7-3465X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xeon W7-3465X more score per dollar ($2,589 vs $5,889).

Xeon W7-3465X 88
vs
92 Xeon W9-3495X

Score breakdown

Xeon W7-3465X
88
single 80
multi 88
gaming 68
efficiency 78
Xeon W9-3495X
92
single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Xeon W7-3465X versus Xeon W9-3495X — full spec comparison
Spec Xeon W7-3465X Xeon W9-3495X
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids
Sapphire Rapids
Cores
28
▲ 56
Threads
56
▲ 112
Socket
LGA4677
LGA4677
Release year
2023
2023

Xeon W7-3465X

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

Xeon W9-3495X

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

FAQ: Xeon W7-3465X vs Xeon W9-3495X

Which is better, Xeon W7-3465X or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Xeon W9-3495X scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 W9-3495X worth the price? +

At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.

Does Xeon W7-3465X 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 W7-3465X or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Xeon W9-3495X — leads on gaming (72 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 W9-3495X? +

Xeon W9-3495X — leads on multi (92 vs 88). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.