i7-14700F vs Xeon W-2255

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2255
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.65
Core i7-14700F
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 65 Watt
28.70
+95.9%

Core i7-14700F outperforms Xeon W-2255 by an impressive 96% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking511170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.99
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.0840.18
Architecture codenameno dataRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2028
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature62 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F. 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++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F 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 i7-14700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
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 14.65
i7-14700F 28.70
+95.9%

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
i7-14700F 43829
+95.9%

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 1565
i7-14700F 2732
+74.6%

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 9482
i7-14700F 16597
+75%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.65 28.70
Recency 1 October 2019 8 January 2024
Physical cores 10 20
Threads 20 28
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

i7-14700F has a 95.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 40% more threads, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2255 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2255 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2255 and Core i7-14700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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