Intel Xeon W-2135 vs Intel Xeon W-2155

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Intel Xeon W-2135 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon W-2155
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2155

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon W-2135 and the Intel Xeon W-2155 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon W-2135 6 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Intel Xeon W-2155 which has 10 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017.
Intel Xeon W (83) Family Intel Xeon W (83)
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15) CPU group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15)
6 Generation 6
Skylake W Architecture Skylake W
Enterprise / Embedded Segment Enterprise / Embedded
-- Predecessor --
Intel Xeon W-2235 Successor Intel Xeon W-2255

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2135 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon W-2155 clocks with 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.

Intel Xeon W-2135 Characteristic Intel Xeon W-2155
6 Cores 10
12 Threads 20
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
3.70 GHz Frequency 3.30 GHz
4.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.50 GHz
4.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.00 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Xeon W-2135 Characteristic Intel Xeon W-2155
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 512 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon W-2135, while the Intel Xeon W-2155 supports a maximum of 512 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s enabled.

Intel Xeon W-2135 Characteristic Intel Xeon W-2155
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR4-2666
512 GB Max. Memory 512 GB
4 (Quad Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
85.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.25 MB L3 Cache 13.75 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
48 PCIe lanes 48
47.3 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon W-2135 has a TDP of 140 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon W-2155 is 140 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Xeon W-2135 Characteristic Intel Xeon W-2155
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2135 has 8.25 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon W-2155 is at 13.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Xeon W-2135 Characteristic Intel Xeon W-2155
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
835 $ Release price 1440 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon W-2135 (98%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 (100%)
Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon W-2135 (70%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 (100%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
Geekbench 6 MT: 7,084 / 835 $
8.48
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
Geekbench 6 MT: 9,108 / 1440 $
6.33

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz
1422 (98%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz
1452 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
7084 (78%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
9108 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz
1196 (97%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz
1230 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
7254 (65%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
11208 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
14244 (68%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
20917 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 4.50 GHz
193 (100%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz
193 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2135
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz
1382 (68%)
Intel Xeon W-2155 Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz
2021 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon W-2135 Intel Xeon W-2155
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