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Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz

Explore Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.0/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop, Server processor with 10 cores and 20 threads. It runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts up to 4.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22613 and a single-thread rating of 2697. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

CPU Mark22,613
225 samples
Single Thread2,697
Overall rank#890
of 6,054
Reference price$818.31

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.0Very good

Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop, Server processor with 10 cores and 20 threads. It runs at 3.7 GHz and boosts up to 4.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 22613 and a single-thread rating of 2697. Its stated TDP is 165 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz is a Desktop released in 2020. Recorded specifications include 10 cores and 20 threads, up to 4.70 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 22,613 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 22,613 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,697 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA2066. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-2933. The 165 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 10 cores and 20 threads, up to 4.70 GHz turbo, a 165 W reference TDP, a 22,613 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz?

Start with LGA2066 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 165 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700AMD22,652 points
03Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHzThis CPU22,613 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 240AMD22,531 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 7435HSAMD22,529 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 5 240AMD3,669 points
03AMD Ryzen 7 7435HSAMD3,071 points
04Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHzThis CPU2,697 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700AMD2,673 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 5 240AMD500.7 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 7435HSAMD500.6 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700AMD348.5 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon W-2255 @ 3.70GHzThis CPU137.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
332,079.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
8,107.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
26,078.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
89.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
47,697.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
77,265.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
1,477.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
42,543.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2020
SocketLGA2066
Cores / threads10 / 20
Base clock3.70 GHz
Max turbo4.70 GHz
TDP165 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4
Official speedDDR4-2933
Maximum capacity1024 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I10 x 32 KB
L1D10 x 32 KB
L210 x 1024 KB
L319 MB