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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w9-3495X vs Core Ultra 5 225

The Xeon w9-3495X is 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 2294% more expensive$5889 vs $178.55
  • Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 months newer
  • Up to 2294% cheaper$178.55 vs $5889
  • Up to 2766% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon w9-3495X ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon w9-3495X has 46 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon w9-3495X has 102 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon w9-3495X has 85 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 has a 74% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225 draws 285W less power.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w9-3495X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 12% faster than the Xeon w9-3495X on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 73/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Xeon w9-3495X?expand_more
12% 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 w9-3495X 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 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w9-3495X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Xeon w9-3495X scores 73/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon w9-3495X 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 w9-3495X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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