Intel Xeon W-3245M vs Intel Xeon W-2255

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Intel Xeon W-3245M or Intel Xeon W-3245M – 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-3245M features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-3245M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
7 Generation 7
Intel Xeon W-3245M Name Intel Xeon W-2255
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3245M has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3245M is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
normal Core architecture normal
16 CPU Cores 10
No Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16x Cores 10x
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
32 Threads 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3245M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2255 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 2.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
6 Memory channels 4
2.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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 165 W watts.
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205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3245M 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 22.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2255 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
5000 $ Release price 778 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2019
Cascade Lake W Architecture Cascade Lake W
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
22.0 MB L3-Cache 19.2 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
28894
28894
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22217
22217

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
16096
16096
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
11508
11508

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
11766
11766
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10109
10109

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1593
1593
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1374
1374

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1272
1272
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1182
1182