Intel Xeon W-2255 vs Intel Xeon W-2133

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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 W-2133 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-2133, 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-2255 Name Intel Xeon W-2133
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
7 Generation 6
 
 

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 W-2133 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2133 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
10x Cores 6x
None None 3.9 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
10 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 12
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2255 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2133 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
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-- Direct X --
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-- Shaders --
GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
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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.
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
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-- 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 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 140 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 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 W-2133 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 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
19.2 MB L3-Cache 8.2 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
778 $ Release price 617 $
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-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22217
22217
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
12623
12623

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
11508
11508
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6421
6421

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10109
10109
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6488
6488

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2265
2265
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1242
1242

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1593
1593
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1292
1292

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1272
1272
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
210
210
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
166
166