Intel Xeon E-2468 vs Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E-2468 and Intel Xeon w5-2455X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon E-2468

  • CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
  • Around 13% higher clock speed: 5.2 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
  • 699050.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 838860.8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • 3.1x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 200 Watt
  • Around 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3948 vs 3564
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 14 Dec 2023 vs 15 Feb 2023
Maximum frequency 5.2 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
L2 cache 2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache 24 MB (shared) vs 30MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 200 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 3948 vs 3564

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w5-2455X

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 8
  • 8 more threads: 24 vs 16
  • Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • Around 48% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 37918 vs 25579
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 12 vs 8
Number of threads 24 vs 16
L1 cache 80K (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark 37918 vs 25579

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon E-2468
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w5-2455X

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
3948
3564
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
25579
37918
Name Intel Xeon E-2468 Intel Xeon w5-2455X
PassMark - Single thread mark 3948 3564
PassMark - CPU mark 25579 37918

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Xeon E-2468 Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Essentials

Launch date 14 Dec 2023 15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP) $426 $1039
Place in performance rating 186 188

Performance

Base frequency 2.6 GHz 3.2 GHz
Die size 257 mm²
L1 cache 80 KB (per core) 80K (per core)
L2 cache 2 MB (per core) 2MB (per core)
L3 cache 24 MB (shared) 30MB
Manufacturing process technology 10 nm 10 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 5.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of cores 8 12
Number of threads 16 24
Unlocked
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 77°C

Memory

ECC memory support
Supported memory types DDR5 DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported 1700 4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 200 Watt

Peripherals

PCIe configurations Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only) Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)