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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $623 less on MSRP ($2,999 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 255W instead of 270W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,125 vs 47,176).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6444Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Xeon W-3175X

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of LGA3647 and DDR4.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (80 vs 48) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $623 less on MSRP ($2,999 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Draws 255W instead of 270W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 15.4 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (46,125 vs 47,176).
❌Older platform position on LGA3647 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6444Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6444Y better than Xeon W-3175X?

Yes. Xeon Gold 6444Y is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 6444Y is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6444Y is the better fit. You are getting 2.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Gold 6444Y is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon W-3175X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6444Y is 20.8% more expensive on MSRP at $3,622 MSRP versus $2,999 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon W-3175X is also 18.1% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 6444Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2018), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of LGA3647, and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 28/56. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3175X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6444Y	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	205 FPS	195 FPS
medium	163 FPS	157 FPS
high	135 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	160 FPS
medium	126 FPS	125 FPS
high	99 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	61 FPS	60 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon Gold 6444Y	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	511 FPS	443 FPS
medium	443 FPS	387 FPS
high	354 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	430 FPS	382 FPS
medium	381 FPS	336 FPS
high	313 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	238 FPS
medium	240 FPS	211 FPS
high	212 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	154 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon Gold 6444Y	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	1025 FPS	1018 FPS
medium	1005 FPS	908 FPS
high	949 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	862 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	880 FPS	734 FPS
medium	777 FPS	634 FPS
high	722 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	538 FPS
4K
low	561 FPS	469 FPS
medium	460 FPS	369 FPS
high	399 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon Gold 6444Y	Xeon W-3175X
1080p
low	1179 FPS	938 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	850 FPS
high	907 FPS	735 FPS
ultra	767 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	934 FPS	743 FPS
medium	806 FPS	650 FPS
high	681 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	574 FPS	479 FPS
4K
low	684 FPS	536 FPS
medium	597 FPS	476 FPS
high	516 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	431 FPS	363 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 6444Y and Xeon W-3175X

Xeon Gold 6444Y

The Xeon Gold 6444Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 47,176 points. Launch price was $1,517.

Xeon W-3175X

The Xeon W-3175X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 255 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 46,125 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 6444Y packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-3175X offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon W-3175X has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon W-3175X — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6444Y (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6444Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon W-3175X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6444Y scores 47,176 against the Xeon W-3175X's 46,125 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6444Y. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y vs 38.5 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3175X.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6444Y	Xeon W-3175X
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	28 / 56+75%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+5%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+16%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	45 MB+17%	38.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	47,176+2%	46,125
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	31,350
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,467
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	17,358

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 6444Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-3175X uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-3175X — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6444Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 512 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) vs 6 (Xeon W-3175X). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) vs 48 (Xeon W-3175X) — the Xeon Gold 6444Y offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) and Intel C621 (Xeon W-3175X).

Feature	Xeon Gold 6444Y	Xeon W-3175X
Socket	LGA4677	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	5600+139900%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	4096	512 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	8+33%	6
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	80+67%	48

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon W-3175X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	Xeon Gold 6444Y	Xeon W-3175X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon Gold 6444Y launched at $3622 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3175X debuted at $2999. On MSRP ($3622 vs $2999), the Xeon W-3175X is $623 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 6444Y delivers 13.0 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3175X — making the Xeon W-3175X the 16.6% better value option.