Intel Xeon Silver 4510 vs Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon Silver 4510 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 Silver 4510

Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon Silver 4510

CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
1048576x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
1048576x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 33% lower typical power consumption: 150 Watt vs 200 Watt
Around 40% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 52465 vs 37379

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	14 Dec 2023 vs 15 Feb 2023
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	30 MB (shared) vs 30MB
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	150 Watt vs 200 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	52465 vs 37379

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 12% higher clock speed: 4.6 GHz vs 4.1 GHz
Around 12% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3360 vs 3011

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.6 GHz vs 4.1 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3360 vs 3011

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon Silver 4510
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w5-2455X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3011

3360

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

52465

37379

Name	Intel Xeon Silver 4510	Intel Xeon w5-2455X
PassMark - Single thread mark	3011	3360
PassMark - CPU mark	52465	37379

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon Silver 4510	Intel Xeon w5-2455X
Essentials
Launch date	14 Dec 2023	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$563	$1039
Place in performance rating	245	256
Performance
Base frequency	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	30 MB (shared)	30MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	84°C	77°C
Maximum core temperature	102°C
Maximum frequency	4.1 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of cores	12	12
Number of threads	24	24
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	4677	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	150 Watt	200 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 80 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)