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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w5-3435X vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Xeon w5-3435X is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 546% more expensive$1589 vs $178.55
  • Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 months newer
  • Up to 546% cheaper$178.55 vs $1589
  • Up to 664% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon w5-3435X ranks 10 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon w5-3435X has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon w5-3435X has 22 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon w5-3435X has 25 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 draws 205W less power.

LGA4677
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LGA1851
Sapphire Rapids
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Arrow Lake-S
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
4800 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w5-3435X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 16% faster than the Xeon w5-3435X on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 74/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Xeon w5-3435X?expand_more
16% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon w5-3435X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w5-3435X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Xeon w5-3435X scores 74/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon w5-3435X or Core Ultra 5 225 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon w5-3435X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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