Intel Xeon w3-2435 vs Intel Xeon w5-2455X

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Intel Xeon w3-2435 or Intel Xeon w3-2435 – 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 w3-2435 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w3-2435, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The Intel Xeon w5-2455X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon w5-2455X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon w3-2435 Name Intel Xeon w5-2455X
Intel Xeon W-2400 Group Intel Xeon W-2400
12 Generation 12
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w3-2435 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w3-2435 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon w5-2455X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-2455X is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
No Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
16 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 12x
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w3-2435 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w5-2455X 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.8 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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
DDR5-4400 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
140.8 GB/s Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 200 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
94 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
198 W TDP up 240 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w3-2435 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon w5-2455X is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
22.5 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
669 $ Release price 1039 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 4677 Socket LGA 4677
Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)