Xeon w5-2555X vs i7-14700F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700F
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 65 Watt
27.02
Xeon w5-2555X
2024
14 cores / 28 threads, 252 Watt
32.68
+20.9%

Xeon w5-2555X outperforms Core i7-14700F by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700F and Xeon w5-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking182122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation65.36no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency39.3212.27
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)no data
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700F 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)
Threads2828
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache33 MB (shared)33.75 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data75 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700F 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
Socket1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt252 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700F and Xeon w5-2555X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-14700F and Xeon w5-2555X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14700F and Xeon w5-2555X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700F and Xeon w5-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700F and Xeon w5-2555X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i7-14700F 27.02
Xeon w5-2555X 32.68
+20.9%

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.

i7-14700F 42922
Xeon w5-2555X 51912
+20.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.02 32.68
Recency 8 January 2024 1 July 2024
Physical cores 20 14
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 252 Watt

i7-14700F has 42.9% more physical cores, and 287.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2555X, on the other hand, has a 20.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 5 months.

The Xeon w5-2555X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-14700F in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-14700F is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2555X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-14700F and Xeon w5-2555X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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