Xeon w5-2555X vs Ultra 7 265K

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.22
+13.9%
Xeon w5-2555X
2024
14 cores / 28 threads, 252 Watt
32.68

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Xeon w5-2555X by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking85122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation94.56no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency28.1612.27
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)no data
Release date24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$394no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Performance-cores814
Efficient-cores12no data
Threads2028
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache3 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache30 MB (shared)33.75 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography3 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size243 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data75 °C
Number of transistors17,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X 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
SocketFCLGA1851FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt252 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size192 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Graphicsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP4K @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort8K @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2064

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 265K 37.22
+13.9%
Xeon w5-2555X 32.68

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 265K 59116
+13.9%
Xeon w5-2555X 51912

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.22 32.68
Recency 24 October 2024 1 July 2024
Physical cores 20 14
Threads 20 28
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 252 Watt

Ultra 7 265K has a 13.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, 42.9% more physical cores, and 101.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2555X, on the other hand, has 40% more threads.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w5-2555X in performance tests.

Note that Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2555X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 265K and Xeon w5-2555X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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