Intel Xeon W-2155 | Intel Xeon Gold 6238R | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-2155 or Intel Xeon Gold 6238R - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Xeon W-2155 has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 512 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-2155 was released in Q3/2017. The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R has 28 cores with 56 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 (15) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake W | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Xeon W-2255 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-2155 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2155 is 3.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the Intel Xeon Gold 6238R has 28 CPU cores and 56 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6238R is at 2.20 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon W-2155 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6238R |
10 | Cores | 28 |
20 | Threads | 56 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-2155 can use up to 512 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 140.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon W-2155 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6238R |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
512 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
13.75 MB | L3 Cache | 38.50 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon W-2155 is 140 W, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6238R has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon W-2155 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6238R |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 76 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2155 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 13.75 MB cache. The Intel Xeon Gold 6238R is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 38.50 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon W-2155 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6238R |
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 3647 |
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 | Q1/2020 |
1440 $ | Release price | 2610 $ |
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Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
28C 56T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
28C 56T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
28C 56T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6238R
28C 56T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2155 | Intel Xeon Gold 6238R |
Unknown | Unknown |