Xeon W-2255 vs i9-10940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10940X
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.59
+24.8%
Xeon W-2255
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.10

Core i9-10940X outperforms Xeon W-2255 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking357523
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency10.098.09
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)no data
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)1 October 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2820
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHz8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)19.25 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature86 °C62 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size256 GB1 TB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s93.85 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4848

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.

i9-10940X 17.59
+24.8%
Xeon W-2255 14.10

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.

i9-10940X 27939
+24.8%
Xeon W-2255 22394

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-10940X 1567
+0.6%
Xeon W-2255 1557

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-10940X 10558
+11.8%
Xeon W-2255 9447

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.59 14.10
Physical cores 14 10
Threads 28 20

i9-10940X has a 24.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 40% more physical cores and 40% more threads.

The Core i9-10940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2255 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10940X is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2255 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2255, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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