i7-6950X vs Xeon W-2155

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2155
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
13.28
+21.6%
Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
10.92

Xeon W-2155 outperforms Core i7-6950X by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking567718
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.290.89
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon WIntel Core i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency8.977.38
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Broadwell-E (2016)
Release date29 August 2017 (7 years ago)31 May 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,440$1,723

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2155 has 719% better value for money than i7-6950X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s9.6 GT/s / QPI
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64K (per core)32K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache13.75 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)68 °C72 °C
Number of transistorsno data3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4840

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.

Xeon W-2155 13.28
+21.6%
i7-6950X 10.92

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.

Xeon W-2155 21088
+21.6%
i7-6950X 17340

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.

Xeon W-2155 1356
+3%
i7-6950X 1316

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.

Xeon W-2155 8704
+1.6%
i7-6950X 8570

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.28 10.92
Recency 29 August 2017 31 May 2016

Xeon W-2155 has a 21.6% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The Xeon W-2155 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6950X in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2155 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-6950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2155 and Core i7-6950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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