Xeon Silver 4216 vs Xeon W-2155
Xeon Silver 4216
Xeon W-2155
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4216
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2155
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4216 | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4216 | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+429%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4216 and Xeon W-2155
Xeon Silver 4216
The Xeon Silver 4216 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,022 points. Launch price was $1,002.
Xeon W-2155
The Xeon W-2155 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 20,858 points. Launch price was $1,440.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4216 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon W-2155 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4216 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4216 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2155 — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2155 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4216 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2155 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4216 scores 21,022 against the Xeon W-2155's 20,858 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Silver 4216. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Silver 4216 vs 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2155.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+60% | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB+60% | 13.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+1500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 21,022 | 20,858 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,013 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,286 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4216 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2155 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4216) / not specified (Xeon W-2155). Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4216 targets Server / Edge computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4216 rivals EPYC 7262.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server / Edge computing | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4216 launched at $1011 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2155 debuted at $1440. At current prices ($800 vs $150), the Xeon W-2155 is $650 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4216 delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2155 — making the Xeon W-2155 the 136.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1011-30% | $1440 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $150-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3 | 139.1+429% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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