Intel Xeon w5-2445 vs Intel Xeon w7-3445

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Intel Xeon w5-2445 or Intel Xeon w5-2445 – 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 w5-2445 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 w5-2445, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The Intel Xeon w7-3445 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon w7-3445, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Intel Xeon w5-2445 Name Intel Xeon w7-3445
12 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
Intel Xeon W-2400 Group Intel Xeon W-3400
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w5-2445 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-2445 is 3.1 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 w7-3445 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-3445 is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10x Cores 20x
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 40
normal Core architecture normal
10 CPU Cores 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w5-2445 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon w7-3445 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 153.6 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 8
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR5-4800
2.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
Yes ECC Yes
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 307.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 175 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 270 W watts.
210 W TDP up 324 W
175 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
94 °C Tjunction max 94 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w5-2445 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 26.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon w7-3445 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 52.5 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
26.2 MB L3-Cache 52.5 MB
Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
839 $ Release price 1989 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
LGA 4677 Socket LGA 4677
10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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