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.

 

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: 48186 vs 37812
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 48186 vs 37812

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 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3493 vs 3234
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 200 Watt vs 270 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 3493 vs 3234

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
3234
3493
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
48186
37812
Name Intel Xeon w7-3445 Intel Xeon w5-2455X
PassMark - Single thread mark 3234 3493
PassMark - CPU mark 48186 37812

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 205 221

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)