Intel Xeon W-3175X vs Intel Xeon W-2155

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Intel Xeon W-3175X or Intel Xeon W-3175X – 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-3175X features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3175X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2155 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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-2155, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
6 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3175X Name Intel Xeon W-2155
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3175X has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3175X is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2155 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2155 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
56 Threads 20
28x Cores 10x
28 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3175X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2155 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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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-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB 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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
6 Memory channels 4
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 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.
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3175X 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 38.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2155 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 13.8 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2999 $ Release price 1440 $
Skylake W Architecture Skylake W
38.5 MB L3-Cache 13.8 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
37183
37183
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
20917
20917

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
23465
23465
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
11208
11208

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
17358
17358
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
9108
9108

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
5514
5514
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
2021
2021

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1546
1546
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1452
1452

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
1230
1230
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
1153
1153

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
193
193
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C 56T @ 3.1 GHz
188
188