Intel Xeon W-2135 vs Intel Xeon W-2255

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Intel Xeon W-2135 or Intel Xeon W-2135 – 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-2135 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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-2135, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2135 Name Intel Xeon W-2255
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
6 Generation 7
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2135 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2135 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 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.
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
12 Threads 20
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 10x
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
6 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2135 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2255 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
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-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP8 --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
512.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2135 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-2255 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
8.2 MB L3-Cache 19.2 MB
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2019
835 $ Release price 778 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
Skylake W Architecture Cascade Lake W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22217
22217
Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
14244
14244

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
11508
11508
Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
7254
7254

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10109
10109
Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
7084
7084

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2265
2265
Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1382
1382

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1593
1593
Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1422
1422

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1272
1272
Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1196
1196

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
210
210
Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
193
193