Intel Xeon W-2125 vs Intel Xeon W-2245

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Intel Xeon W-2125 or Intel Xeon W-2125 – 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 W-2125 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2125, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
6 Generation 7
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
Intel Xeon W-2125 Name Intel Xeon W-2245
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2125 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2245 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 8
8 Threads 16
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
4x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2125 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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.
4 Memory channels 4
512.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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 155 W watts.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2125 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 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2019
Skylake W 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
8.2 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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444 $ Release price 667 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
19482
19482
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
10031
10031

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
10028
10028
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5243
5243

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
9368
9368
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5324
5324

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1972
1972
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
943
943

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1623
1623
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1412
1412

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1268
1268
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1243
1243

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
210
210
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
193
193