Intel Xeon W-2255

Intel Xeon W-2255
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Xeon W-2255 remains a remarkable option even today. It is based on Intel's proven Cascade Lake W architecture. Manufactured in a 14-nanometer process, it offered high efficiency and stability upon its introduction. This processor was specifically designed for use in professional workstations.

It proved to be an extremely reliable partner for diverse, demanding tasks. Its generous 19 MB L3 cache is particularly noteworthy. This cache supports the fast processing of very large amounts of data. This is a great advantage in complex projects. The maximum memory bandwidth of 94 GB/s is also remarkable.

It makes a significant contribution to overall performance in data-intensive applications. The integrated support for PCIe 3.0 is still very useful. Many professional expansion cards still rely on this widespread standard. The Intel Xeon W-2255 continues to offer solid performance. It is ideal for specialized, computationally intensive workspaces in enterprises.

We still often see this processor in stable systems for creative professionals and engineers. It is known for its robust design and its suitability for continuous operation. For specific workstation requirements, it remains a thoughtful and cost-effective option.
  • Designed for professional workstations
  • Generous 19 MB L3 cache
  • High memory bandwidth of 94 GB/s
  • Robust design for continuous operation

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 33 / 66
In segment Enterprise / Embedded
Multi-core performance
Rank 26 / 54
In segment Enterprise / Embedded
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon W-2265
12C / 24T · 4.80 GHz
1,606
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C / 28T · 4.80 GHz
1,596
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C / 20T · 4.70 GHz
1,593
Intel Xeon W-3175X
28C / 56T · 3.80 GHz
1,546
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
1,542
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon 6710E
64C / 64T · 2.40 GHz
10,400
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C / 24T · 4.00 GHz
10,309
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C / 20T · 4.40 GHz
10,109
Intel Xeon W-1290P
10C / 20T · 4.40 GHz
10,012
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C / 36T · 3.40 GHz
9,768
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon W-2265
12C / 24T · 4.80 GHz
1,281
Intel Xeon W-2275
14C / 28T · 4.80 GHz
1,274
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C / 20T · 4.70 GHz
1,272
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
1,268
Intel Xeon W-2145
8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz
1,258
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C / 28T · 3.60 GHz
12,458
Intel Xeon W-1290P
10C / 20T · 4.40 GHz
11,689
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C / 20T · 4.40 GHz
11,508
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C / 28T · 3.60 GHz
11,488
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C / 20T · 4.00 GHz
11,208
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon W-2275
14C / 28T · 4.80 GHz
214 cb
Intel Xeon W-2295
18C / 36T · 4.80 GHz
214 cb
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C / 20T · 4.70 GHz
210 cb
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C / 12T · 4.60 GHz
206 cb
Intel Xeon W-2225
4C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
206 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C / 28T · 3.60 GHz
2,504 cb
Intel Xeon W-2175
14C / 28T · 3.60 GHz
2,504 cb
Intel Xeon W-2255
10C / 20T · 4.40 GHz
2,265 cb
Intel Xeon W-2155
10C / 20T · 4.00 GHz
2,021 cb
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C / 16T · 4.50 GHz
1,972 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Xeon W (97)
CPU groupIntel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17)
ArchitectureCascade Lake W
Technology14 nm
SegmentEnterprise / Embedded
SocketLGA 2066
Generation7
PredecessorIntel Xeon W-2155
Q3/2017
SuccessorIntel Xeon w5-2455X
Q1/2023

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads10 / 20
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 10x
Frequency: 3.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (10 Cores): 4.40 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache19.25 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2933
93.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory1024 GB
Memory channels4
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 48
PCIe Bandwidth47.3 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP165 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Release dateQ4/2019
Release price778 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet

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