CPU
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Xeon Silver 4310T
Xeon W-2155
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4310T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2155
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4310T | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4310T | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 4310T and Xeon W-2155
Xeon Silver 4310T
The Xeon Silver 4310T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 20,665 points. Launch price was $800.
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
Both the Xeon Silver 4310T and Xeon W-2155 share an identical 10-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4310T versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2155 — a 27.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2155 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4310T uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-2155 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4310T scores 20,665 against the Xeon W-2155's 20,858 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-2155. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4310T vs 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2155.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4310T | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+9% | 13.75 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 20,665 | 20,858 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4310T uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2155 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4310T | Xeon W-2155 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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