Xeon W-3323
CPU·Mid-Range

Xeon W-3323

Intel

PassMark

27,822

MSRP

$949

AVG Price

$500

2015-01-01
220 Watt
Ice Lake-W (2021)

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Overview

The Xeon W-3323 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,822 points. Launch price was $800.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3323

#201
Xeon E5-2640 v3
MSRP: $939|Avg: $189
105%
#202
Xeon E3-1220 v3
MSRP: $203|Avg: $89
105%
#203
Xeon 6325P
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
105%
#204
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
104%
#205
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
104%
#206
Xeon 3.20
MSRP: $851|Avg: $10
103%
#207
Xeon E3-1220 v5
MSRP: $203|Avg: $100
103%
#208
EPYC 7662
MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266
103%
#209
Xeon E5-4627 v3
MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200
102%
#210
Xeon E5-2420 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112
102%
#211
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
101%
#212
Xeon Gold 5117
MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300
101%
#213
Xeon W-2275
MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500
101%
#214
EPYC 7763
MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513
100%
#215
EPYC 7352
MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725
100%
#216
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
100%
#217
Xeon W-1390P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $450
100%
#218
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
98%
#219
Xeon E-2104G
MSRP: $193|Avg: $109
97%
#220
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
95%
#221
EPYC 7H12
MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340
93%
#222
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
93%
#223
Xeon E7-8891 v3
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418
93%
#224
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
93%
#225
Xeon W3690
MSRP: $583|Avg: $140
92%
#226
Xeon W-2150B
MSRP: $499|Avg: $400
92%
#227
EPYC 7313
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
92%
#228
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
91%
#229
Xeon E3-1290 v2
MSRP: $885|Avg: $125
91%
#230
EPYC 7542
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899
91%
#231
EPYC 7313P
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon W-3323 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-3323 is a 12-core / 24-thread processor based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.9 GHz from a base frequency of 3.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 18 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 27,822, placing it in the High-End performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationXeon W-3323
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units12C / 24T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency3.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designIce Lake-W (2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient10 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores18 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Bus SpeedData bus frequency8 GT/s
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score27,822
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-3323 fits into the LGA4189 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4-3200 memory.

SpecificationXeon W-3323
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA4189
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-3200
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers2
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon W-3323 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 220 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon W-3323
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload220 Watt
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $500 (MSRP: $949), the Xeon W-3323 delivers 56 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #492 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon W-3323
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$949
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$500
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#492
Release DateLaunch date2015-01-01
Release Year2021
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

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