Intel Xeon W-2225 vs Intel Xeon W-2123

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Intel Xeon W-2225 or Intel Xeon W-2225 – 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-2225 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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-2225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2123 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-2123, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
7 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2225 Name Intel Xeon W-2123
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2225 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2225 is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-2123 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2123 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2225 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2123 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 120 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 120 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2225 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-2123 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2019 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
444 $ Release price 294 $
Cascade Lake W Architecture Skylake W
8.2 MB L3-Cache 8.2 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)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
10695
10695
Intel Xeon W-2123
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
8506
8506

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
5628
5628
Intel Xeon W-2123
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4604
4604

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
5239
5239
Intel Xeon W-2123
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4463
4463

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
1528
1528
Intel Xeon W-2123
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1244
1244

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
1203
1203
Intel Xeon W-2123
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1042
1042

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
1045
1045
Intel Xeon W-2123
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
805
805

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
206
206
Intel Xeon W-2123
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
166
166