Xeon w7-2555X vs Ultra 5 228V

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Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking620not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
Power efficiency69.82no data
Architecture codenameLunar Lake (2024)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,069

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads828
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate37 MHzno data
L1 cache192 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)33.75 MB
Chip lithography3 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data75 °C
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA28334677
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Arc Graphics 130VN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.85 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes464
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 24 September 2024 24 August 2024
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 8 28
Chip lithography 3 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 210 Watt

Ultra 5 228V has an age advantage of 1 month, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 1135.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2555X, on the other hand, has 75% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

We couldn't decide between Core Ultra 5 228V and Xeon w7-2555X. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 228V is a notebook processor while Xeon w7-2555X is a server/workstation one.


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