CPU comparison with benchmarks
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Intel Xeon Gold 5218R or Intel Xeon Gold 5218R – 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 Xeon Gold 5218R features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5218R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The Intel Xeon W-2255 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series. To use the Intel Xeon W-2255, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
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Generation |
7 |
Intel Xeon Gold |
Family |
Intel Xeon W |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
Group |
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 |
Intel Xeon Gold 5218R |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 |
Desktop / Server |
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Desktop / Server |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218R is 2.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon W-2255 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2255 is 3.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
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20 |
CPU Cores |
10 |
40 |
Threads |
20 |
4.0 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.7 GHz |
2.1 GHz |
Frequency |
3.7 GHz |
20x |
Cores |
10x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
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Internal Graphics |
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon W-2255 does not have integrated graphics.
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Execution units |
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Shaders |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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GPU frequency |
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Technology |
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GPU name |
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Max. GPU Memory |
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Direct X |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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JPEG |
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h264 |
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AV1 |
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VP9 |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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AVC |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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VP8 |
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VC-1 |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB 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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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6 |
Memory channels |
4 |
1.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
1.0 TB |
DDR4-2666 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2933 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
128.1 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
93.8 GB/s |
Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 165 W watts.
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125 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
165 W |
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Tjunction max |
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Technical details |
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R is manufactured using a 14 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 27.5 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon W-2255 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
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Q1/2020 |
Release date |
Q4/2019 |
Cascade Lake |
Architecture |
Cascade Lake W |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Monolithic |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
27.5 MB |
L3-Cache |
19.2 MB |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
14 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
LGA 3647 |
Socket |
LGA 2066 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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1273 $ |
Release price |
778 $ |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
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L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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