Intel Xeon W-2255 | Apple A9X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-2255 or Apple A9X - 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 Apple A9X has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.26 GHz. The CPU supports up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A9X was released in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
7 | Generation | 9 |
Cascade Lake W | Architecture | A9 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Xeon W-2155 | Predecessor | Apple A8X |
Intel Xeon w5-2455X | Successor | Apple A10X Fusion |
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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 Apple A9X has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.26 GHz. |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
10 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.26 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A9X |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 16 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 48 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A9X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-2255 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Apple A9X can connect up to 4 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
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 Apple A9X is 8 W. |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 8 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-2255 has a 19.25 MB cache, while the Apple A9X cache has a total of 7.00 MB. |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Characteristic | Apple A9X |
14 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
778 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A9X
Apple A9X @ 0.65 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C 20T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Apple A9X
2C 2T @ 2.26 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-2255 | Apple A9X |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro (1. Gen) |