Intel Xeon W-2225 vs Intel Xeon W-2170B

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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-2170B features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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-2170B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2225 Name Intel Xeon W-2170B
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
7 Generation 6
 
 

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-2170B has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2170B is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 14x
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.1 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 28
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2225 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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

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 140 W watts.
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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-2170B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2017
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.2 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Cascade Lake W Architecture Skylake W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
444 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
23972
23972
Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
10695
10695

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
11488
11488
Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
5239
5239

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
8729
8729
Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
5628
5628

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
2504
2504
Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
1045
1045

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
1528
1528
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1368
1368

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
1203
1203
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1114
1114

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2225
4C 8T @ 4.1 GHz
206
206
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
186
186