Intel Xeon W-2295 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5220

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Intel Xeon W-2295 or Intel Xeon W-2295 – 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-2295 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 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-2295, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220 features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Xeon W-2295 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5220
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
7 Generation 2
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2295 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2295 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220 has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5220 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
18 CPU Cores 18
36 Threads 36
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
18x Cores 18x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2295 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220 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 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
4 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

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 125 W watts.
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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2295 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 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5220 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1333 $ Release price 1557 $
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake W Architecture Cascade Lake
24.8 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2295
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
30728
30728
Intel Xeon Gold 5220
18C 36T @ 2.2 GHz
24788
24788

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2295
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
16682
16682
Intel Xeon Gold 5220
18C 36T @ 2.2 GHz
13522
13522

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2295
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
1301
1301
Intel Xeon Gold 5220
18C 36T @ 2.2 GHz
1087
1087