Intel Xeon w5-2455X processor review

Xeon w5-2455X processor released by Intel; release date: 15 Feb 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $1039.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 12, threads - 24. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.6 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 10 nm. Cache size: L1 - 80K (per core), L2 - 2MB (per core), L3 - 30MB.

Supported memory types: DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel.

Supported socket types: 4677. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 200 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

3493

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

37812

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	3493
PassMark - CPU mark	37812

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$1039
Place in performance rating	221
Performance
Base frequency	3.2 GHz
L1 cache	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	30MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	77°C
Maximum frequency	4.6 GHz
Number of cores	12
Number of threads	24
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	200 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)