Xeon E5-2698 v4 vs Xeon W-2255

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2698 v4

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

125%

#39

Xeon E5-2698 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

77%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2255

#294

Xeon Gold 6444Y

MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A

108%

#295

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782

107%

#296

Xeon Platinum 8380

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965

107%

#297

EPYC 7453

MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253

107%

#298

Xeon Gold 5418Y

MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A

106%

#299

Xeon w5-3425

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189

105%

#300

EPYC 9255

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934

105%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

104%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

104%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

104%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

103%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

103%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

101%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

101%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

100%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

100%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

98%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

98%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

98%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

97%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

96%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

96%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

96%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

95%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

95%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

92%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon W-2255 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2698 v4	Xeon W-2255
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2698 v4	Xeon W-2255
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E5-2698 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2255 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2698 v4 and Xeon W-2255

Xeon E5-2698 v4

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 22,764 points. Launch price was $3,226.

Xeon W-2255

The Xeon W-2255 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 22,504 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Xeon W-2255 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2255 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2255 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2698 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2698 v4 scores 22,764 against the Xeon W-2255's 22,504 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2698 v4. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2255.

Feature	Xeon E5-2698 v4	Xeon W-2255
Cores / Threads	20 / 40+100%	10 / 20
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+31%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+68%
L3 Cache	50 MB+160%	19.25 MB
L2 Cache	5 MB	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	—
PassMark	22,764+1%	22,504

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2255 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.