Ultra 7 268V vs Xeon w5-2555X

Aggregate performance score

Xeon w5-2555X
2024
14 cores / 28 threads, 252 Watt
33.30
+117%
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
15.36

Xeon w5-2555X outperforms Core Ultra 7 268V by a whopping 117% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking122463
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency12.2783.92
Architecture codenameno dataLunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads288
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache33.75 MB Intel® Smart Cache12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature75 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V 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
SocketFCLGA4677Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)252 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V. 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-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w5-2555X and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes644

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.30 15.36
Recency 1 July 2024 24 September 2024
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 8
Power consumption (TDP) 252 Watt 17 Watt

Xeon w5-2555X has a 116.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 1382.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon w5-2555X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 268V in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w5-2555X is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


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