Intel Xeon E-2486 vs Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon E-2486 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-2486

• CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
• Around 22% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
• 327680x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
• 629145.6x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• 2.1x lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 200 Watt
• Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3897 vs 3423

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w5-2455X

• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• 6 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 6
• 12 more threads: 24 vs 12
• 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• Around 60% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 37759 vs 23605

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon E-2486
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w5-2455X

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	3897 3423
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	23605 37759

Compare specifications (specs)