Intel Xeon W-3225 vs Intel Xeon Silver 4214

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Intel Xeon W-3225 or Intel Xeon W-3225 – 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-3225 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-3225, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4214, 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-3225 Name Intel Xeon Silver 4214
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon Silver 4200
7 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3225 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3225 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4214 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
8x Cores 12x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 24
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3225 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214 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 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 85 W watts.
160 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3225 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 4214 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.5 MB L3-Cache 16.5 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
1199 $ Release price 702 $
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