i9-14900KF vs Xeon W-2255

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2255
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.10
Core i9-14900KF
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.40
+165%

Core i9-14900KF outperforms Xeon W-2255 by a whopping 165% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-14900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking52382
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.54
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.0928.32
Architecture codenameno dataRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-14900KF 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature62 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-14900KF 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-14900KF. 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 Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-14900KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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
i9-14900KF 37.40
+165%

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
i9-14900KF 59407
+165%

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-2255 1557
i9-14900KF 3095
+98.8%

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-2255 9447
i9-14900KF 20709
+119%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.10 37.40
Recency 1 October 2019 17 October 2023
Physical cores 10 24
Threads 20 32
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 125 Watt

i9-14900KF has a 165.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 140% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and 32% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900KF 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 i9-14900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2255 and Core i9-14900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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