Intel Xeon Gold 5412U vs Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Gold 5412U 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.

Intel Xeon Gold 5412U

Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Gold 5412U

12 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 12
24 more threads: 48 vs 24
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2097152x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
1572864x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 8% lower typical power consumption: 185 Watt vs 200 Watt
Around 39% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 52557 vs 37812

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	24 vs 12
Number of threads	48 vs 24
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	45 MB vs 30MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	185 Watt vs 200 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	52557 vs 37812

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w5-2455X

CPU is newer: launch date 1 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 18% higher clock speed: 4.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Around 12% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3493 vs 3119

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	15 Feb 2023 vs 10 Jan 2023
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3493 vs 3119

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Gold 5412U
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w5-2455X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3119

3493

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

52557

37812

Name	Intel Xeon Gold 5412U	Intel Xeon w5-2455X
PassMark - Single thread mark	3119	3493
PassMark - CPU mark	52557	37812

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Gold 5412U	Intel Xeon w5-2455X
Essentials
Launch date	10 Jan 2023	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$1113	$1039
Place in performance rating	198	221
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	45 MB	30MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	81°C	77°C
Maximum frequency	3.9 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of cores	24	12
Number of threads	48	24
Unlocked
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	4677	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	185 Watt	200 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)