Intel Xeon W-3223 vs Intel Xeon Silver 4215R

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Intel Xeon W-3223 or Intel Xeon W-3223 – 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-3223 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3223, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4215R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon Silver
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3223 Name Intel Xeon Silver 4215R
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon Silver 4200
7 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3223 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3223 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4215R is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
8x Cores 8x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 16
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3223 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R 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 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 160 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 130 W watts.
160 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3223 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 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2020
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.5 MB L3-Cache 11.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Cascade Lake W Architecture Cascade Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
749 $ Release price 794 $
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