i5-10500T vs Xeon W-2255

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2255
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.46
+122%

Xeon W-2255 outperforms i5-10500T by a whopping 122% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking4941022
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Release date1 October 2019 (4 years ago)1 April 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.8 GHz
L3 cache19.25 MB12 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature62 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGX-Yes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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.

Xeon W-2255 14.46
+122%
i5-10500T 6.50

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.

Xeon W-2255 22369
+122%
i5-10500T 10061

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon W-2255 1562
+22.4%
i5-10500T 1276

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon W-2255 9417
+104%
i5-10500T 4616

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.46 6.50
Recency 1 October 2019 1 April 2020
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon W-2255 has a 122.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

i5-10500T, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, and 371.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2255 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10500T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2255 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-10500T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2255 and Core i5-10500T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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