i7-12800H vs Xeon W-2255

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2255
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.10
Core i7-12800H
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
15.57
+10.4%

Core i7-12800H outperforms Xeon W-2255 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking523447
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency8.0932.74
Architecture codenameno dataAlder Lake-H (2022)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$457

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2020
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data217 mm2
Maximum core temperature62 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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-2255 14.10
i7-12800H 15.57
+10.4%

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-2255 22394
i7-12800H 24740
+10.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.10 15.57
Physical cores 10 14
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i7-12800H has a 10.4% higher aggregate performance score, 40% more physical cores, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12800H is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2255 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2255 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-12800H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-12800H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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