Intel Xeon W-2255 vs Intel Xeon Silver 4216

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Intel Xeon W-2255 or Intel Xeon W-2255 – 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-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.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4216 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4216, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2255 Name Intel Xeon Silver 4216
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon Silver 4200
7 Generation 2
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon Silver
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4216 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4216 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
20 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10x Cores 16x
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
10 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2255 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4216 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 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 6
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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 100 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2255 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4216 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 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
19.2 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2019
778 $ Release price 1008 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
Cascade Lake W Architecture Cascade Lake
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)
 
 

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