Xeon w5-2565X vs w5-2455X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon w5-2455X
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 200 Watt
23.77
Xeon w5-2565X
2024
18 cores / 36 threads, 288 Watt
35.72
+50.3%

Xeon w5-2565X outperforms Xeon w5-2455X by an impressive 50% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking217104
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation62.09no data
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency11.2511.74
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)no data
Release date15 February 2023 (1 year ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,039no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads2436
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache30 MB37.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data79 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)77 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X 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
SocketFCLGA4677FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt288 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size2 TB2 TB
Max memory channels44
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 Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes6464

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 w5-2455X 23.77
Xeon w5-2565X 35.72
+50.3%

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 w5-2455X 37759
Xeon w5-2565X 56739
+50.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 23.77 35.72
Recency 15 February 2023 1 July 2024
Physical cores 12 18
Threads 24 36
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 288 Watt

Xeon w5-2455X has 44% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2565X, on the other hand, has a 50.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Xeon w5-2565X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w5-2455X in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon w5-2455X and Xeon w5-2565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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