Intel Xeon W-2255 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-2255 or AMD Ryzen 9 5900 - 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-2255 has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-2255 was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 was released in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
7 | Generation | 4 |
Cascade Lake W | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon W-2155 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900 |
Intel Xeon w5-2455X | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-2255 is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.70 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
10 | Cores | 12 |
20 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-2255 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Xeon W-2255 has a TDP of 165 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is 65 W. |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2255 has a 19.25 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 cache has a total of 70.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
778 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
Unknown | Unknown |