Intel Xeon w5-2455X 12-core LGA4677
The unlocked 12-core, 24-thread design with a 4.6GHz boost clock on the Sapphire Rapids architecture provides strong single and multi-threaded throughput for workstation tasks. Support for 4-channel DDR5 ECC memory up to 2TB and PCIe 5.0 ensures data integrity and high-bandwidth connectivity for professional environments. This processor is best for entry-level workstation users running 3D rendering or simulation software who require platform stability over peak gaming performance.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong platform (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ai (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong multi thread (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong single thread (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Xeon |
| Model | w5-2455X |
| Codename | Sapphire Rapids |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 10 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 12 |
| P-cores | 12 |
| Threads | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3200 |
| Boost Clock | 4600 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 24 |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 37131 |
| PassMark Single | 3380 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | 4800 |
| Channels | 4 |
| Max Memory | 2048 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 5 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 |
| TDP | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | 240 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Xeon w5-2455X | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | HP Xeon P67080-B21 | Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: | fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 24 | 16 | 48 | 32 | 12 | 12 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 4600 | 5200 | 4000 | 3900 | 4000 | 3060 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 30 | 96 | 128 | 37.5 | 8 | 12 |
| Tdp W | 200 | 120 | 200 | 195 | 15 | 95 |
| Socket | LGA 4677 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP3 | LGA 4677 | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | No | AMD Integrated Graphics | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Xeon w5-2455X | 89.9 | 74.5 | 97.5 | 73.8 | 88.7 | 12.3 | 85.3 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.2 | 98.4 | 95.1 | 87.5 | 90 | 96.5 | 95.6 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.7 | 76.8 | 84 | 83.7 | 94.4 | 38.3 | 80.1 |
| HP Xeon P67080-B21 Compare | 91.7 | 76.8 | 90.6 | 78 | 90.8 | 1.5 | 80.3 |
| Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: Compare | 63.9 | 54.4 | 56.6 | 99.2 | 64.6 | 11.8 | 66.2 |
| fosa1 fosa4ycn78izud Compare | 25.7 | 20.1 | 64.8 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 65 | 36.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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