Intel Xeon W-3225 | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon W-3225 or Intel Xeon Gold 6256 - 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-3225 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon W-3225 was released in Q2/2019. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Xeon W (83) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Cascade Lake W | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Xeon w5-3425 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon W-3225 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3225 is 3.70 GHz (4.40 GHz) while the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is at 3.60 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon W-3225 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
8 | Cores | 12 |
16 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon W-3225 can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 128.1 GB/s. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 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-3225 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
128.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.50 MB | L3 Cache | 33.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon W-3225 is 160 W, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6256 has a TDP of 205 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon W-3225 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
160 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 205 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 76 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-3225 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 16.50 MB cache. The Intel Xeon Gold 6256 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 33.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon W-3225 | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
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 3647 | 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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
1199 $ | Release price | 3900 $ |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6256
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon W-3225 | Intel Xeon Gold 6256 |
Unknown | Unknown |