Xeon W-2155 vs Core Ultra 5 125H
Xeon W-2155
Core Ultra 5 125H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2155
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 125H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2155 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2155 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W-2155 and Core Ultra 5 125H
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.
Core Ultra 5 125H
The Core Ultra 5 125H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,754 points. Launch price was $375.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2155 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 125H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core Ultra 5 125H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2155 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-2155 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2155 scores 20,858 against the Core Ultra 5 125H's 20,754 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-2155. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2155 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H.
| Feature | Xeon W-2155 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 14 / 18+40% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+31% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Meteor Lake-H (2023) |
| PassMark | 20,858 | 20,754 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2155 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2155 | Core Ultra 5 125H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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