Intel Xeon W-2255 vs Intel Xeon w5-2455X

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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 w5-2455X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w5-2455X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2255 Name Intel Xeon w5-2455X
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon W-2400
7 Generation 12
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

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 w5-2455X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-2455X is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
No Overclocking Yes
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
20 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10x Cores 12x
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
10 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2255 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w5-2455X 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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 200 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP up 240 W
 
 

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 w5-2455X is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
19.2 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2023
778 $ Release price 1039 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 4677
Cascade Lake W Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)