Intel Xeon W-2155 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8158

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Intel Xeon W-2155 or Intel Xeon W-2155 – 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-2155 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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-2155, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8158, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8100
6 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2155 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8158
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2155 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2155 is 3.3 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 Platinum 8158 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
20 Threads 24
10x Cores 12x
10 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2155 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 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 768.0 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
4 Memory channels 6
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

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 150 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2155 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 13.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8158 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1440 $ Release price 7000 $
Skylake W Architecture Skylake
13.8 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes