Intel
Xeon W9-3475X
Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
90
/ 100
From $3,739
VS
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K wins by 3
Intel
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Panther Lake · 26C · 6.0 GHz
93
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3475X lands at 90 and Intel Core Ultra 9 395K at 93. That puts Intel Core Ultra 9 395K ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xeon W9-3475X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Intel Core Ultra 9 395K if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Xeon W9-3475X 90
vs 93 Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Score breakdown
Xeon W9-3475X
90 single 82
multi 90
gaming 70
efficiency 78
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
93 single 95
multi 93
gaming 94
efficiency 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W9-3475X | Intel Core Ultra 9 395K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | Panther Lake |
| Cores | ▲ 36 | 26 (8P+16E+2LP) |
| Threads | ▲ 72 | 26 |
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1851 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
Xeon W9-3475X
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 9 395K
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 W9-3475X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Which is better, Xeon W9-3475X or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K? +
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xeon W9-3475X worth the price? +
At $3,739, Xeon W9-3475X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.
Is Intel Core Ultra 9 395K worth the price? +
At $649, Intel Core Ultra 9 395K delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in single.
Does Xeon W9-3475X or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K 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.