Xeon W-2275 vs Xeon W-2195
Xeon W-2275
Xeon W-2195
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2275
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2195
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+9901%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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-2275 and Xeon W-2195
Xeon W-2275
The Xeon W-2275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 27,974 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W-2195
The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2275 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2275 versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 — a 11% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2275 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon W-2195 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2275 scores 27,974 against the Xeon W-2195's 27,977 — a 0% lead for the Xeon W-2195. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,000 vs 21,000 (10% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,596 vs 1,300, a 20.4% lead for the Xeon W-2275 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 10,002 (9.5% advantage for the Xeon W-2275). L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2275 vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195.
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28 | 18 / 36+29% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+12% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+43% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 24.75 MB (total)+29% |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 27,974 | 27,977 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,000 | 21,000+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,596+23% | 1,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000+10% | 10,002 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2275 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2195 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon W-2275 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 512 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2275) and C422 (Xeon W-2195).
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon W-2275 targets Professional Content Creation / VFX, Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2275 rivals Core i9-10940X; Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Professional Content Creation / VFX | Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2275 launched at $1112 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2195 debuted at $150. At current prices ($500 vs $5), the Xeon W-2195 is $495 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2275 delivers 55.9 pts/$ vs 5595.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2195 — making the Xeon W-2195 the 196% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2275 | Xeon W-2195 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1112 | $150-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $5-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.9 | 5595.4+9910% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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