Xeon w7-2575X vs Celeron 2981U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 2981U
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.65
Xeon w7-2575X
2024
22 cores / 44 threads, 250 Watt
38.66
+5848%

Xeon w7-2575X outperforms Celeron 2981U by a whopping 5848% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking276074
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data69.51
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Celeronno data
Power efficiency4.0814.56
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)22 (Docosa-Core)
Threads244
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB45 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data76 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response-no data
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI-no data
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guard-+
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size16 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1264
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports2no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports2no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 2981U 0.65
Xeon w7-2575X 38.66
+5848%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 2981U 1036
Xeon w7-2575X 61402
+5827%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.65 38.66
Recency 1 January 2014 24 August 2024
Physical cores 2 22
Threads 2 44
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 250 Watt

Celeron 2981U has 1566.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2575X, on the other hand, has a 5847.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 1000% more physical cores and 2100% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2575X is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 2981U in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron 2981U is a notebook processor while Xeon w7-2575X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 2981U and Xeon w7-2575X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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