Intel Core i5-2500T vs Intel Xeon W-3175X

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Intel Core i5-2500T or Intel Core i5-2500T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-2500T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3175X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
2 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2500T Name Intel Xeon W-3175X
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3175X is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 56
4x Cores 28x
4 CPU Cores 28
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X does not have integrated graphics.
48 Shaders --
Q1/2011 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
6 Generation --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
2 Memory channels 6
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 255 W
-- Tjunction max 85 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2500T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3175X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 2999 $
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Skylake W
6.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes