Intel Xeon w7-3445 vs Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon w7-3445 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 w7-3445

Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w7-3445

8 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 12
16 more threads: 40 vs 24
Around 4% higher clock speed: 4.8 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
Around 67% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 67% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 73% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 27% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 47864 vs 37810

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	20 vs 12
Number of threads	40 vs 24
Maximum frequency	4.8 GHz vs 4.6 GHz
L1 cache	80K (per core) vs 80K (per core)
L2 cache	2MB (per core) vs 2MB (per core)
L3 cache	52.5MB vs 30MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	47864 vs 37810

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon w5-2455X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 35% lower typical power consumption: 200 Watt vs 270 Watt
Around 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3533 vs 3228

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	200 Watt vs 270 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3533 vs 3228

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon w7-3445
CPU 2: Intel Xeon w5-2455X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3228

3533

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

47864

37810

Name	Intel Xeon w7-3445	Intel Xeon w5-2455X
PassMark - Single thread mark	3228	3533
PassMark - CPU mark	47864	37810

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon w7-3445	Intel Xeon w5-2455X
Essentials
Launch date	15 Feb 2023	15 Feb 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$1989	$1039
Place in performance rating	208	211
Performance
Base frequency	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Die size	4x 477 mm²
L1 cache	80K (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	2MB (per core)	2MB (per core)
L3 cache	52.5MB	30MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72°C	77°C
Maximum frequency	4.8 GHz	4.6 GHz
Number of cores	20	12
Number of threads	40	24
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5-4800 MHz, Eight-channel	DDR5-4800 MHz, Quad-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	4677	4677
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	270 Watt	200 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 112 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 64 Lanes, (CPU only)