Intel Xeon D-2775TE vs Intel Xeon W-2191B Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon W-2191B across all six Cinebench comparisons. The older Skylake-W part wins every single test, though the margins are consistently narrow. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon W-2191B scores 2407 against the Xeon D-2775TE's 2338, a delta of -2.9% from the perspective of the Ice Lake-D processor. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 339 versus 330, again a -2.7% gap.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Xeon W-2191B posts 10032 in multi-core while the Xeon D-2775TE manages 9745, a -2.9% difference. The R20 single-core test shows 1416 against 1375, also -2.9%. Cinebench R23 multi-core continues the trend with 23887 versus 23204, and R23 single-core delivers 3372 versus 3275, both at -2.9%. The consistency of these deltas across all versions of Cinebench suggests a stable performance relationship rather than workload-specific variance.

It is importantly the Xeon D-2775TE has no Geekbench entries in the database, while the Xeon W-2191B records a multi-core score of 9614 and a single-core score of 1182. This absence of comparable Geekbench data for the D-2775TE means the head-to-head comparison rests entirely on the Cinebench suite.

The average benchmark score further contextualizes the pair. The Xeon D-2775TE sits at 6711, while the Xeon W-2191B averages 6531. Despite the W-2191B winning every head-to-head Cinebench test, its overall average is lower because that average incorporates a broader set of benchmarks, including Geekbench results that dilute its standing. The D-2775TE, lacking those extra data points, holds a higher average based solely on its Cinebench results.

In terms of percentile ranking against all CPUs, both processors land at the 62nd percentile. This parity in overall standing, combined with the narrow Cinebench deltas, indicates that the two chips occupy essentially the same performance tier in the database's aggregate metrics, even though the W-2191B has the edge in every directly comparable test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing nodes. The Intel Xeon D-2775TE is built on the Ice Lake architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-D codename, using a 10 nm process node. The Intel Xeon W-2191B uses the Skylake architecture with the Skylake-W codename and a 14 nm process node. This node difference is significant: the newer 10 nm process allows the D-2775TE to achieve its performance at a substantially lower thermal envelope.

Core and thread counts differ as well. The Xeon D-2775TE provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Xeon W-2191B offers 18 cores and 36 threads. That two-core advantage for the W-2191B helps explain its multi-core wins, though the margin remains small given the D-2775TE's architectural efficiency.

Cache layouts diverge notably. The D-2775TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 25 MB of shared L3 cache. The W-2191B carries 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 24.75 MB of shared L3. The D-2775TE therefore has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, and a slightly larger L3 pool, despite having fewer cores.

Memory bandwidth also favors the D-2775TE. Both support quad-channel DDR4, but the D-2775TE achieves 93.9 GB/s versus 85.3 GB/s for the W-2191B. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the D-2775TE offers Gen 4 with 32 lanes from the CPU, while the W-2191B provides Gen 3 with 48 lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the D-2775TE provides higher per-lane bandwidth, though the W-2191B has more total lanes.

Sockets are entirely different. The D-2775TE uses Intel BGA 2579, a ball-grid-array package suited to embedded and dense server deployments. The W-2191B uses Intel Socket 2066, a land-grid-array socket found in traditional workstation motherboards. The production status also differs: the D-2775TE is listed as Active, while the W-2191B is End-of-life. Release dates confirm the generational gap, with the W-2191B arriving in December 2017 and the D-2775TE in February 2022.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon W-2191B wins every directly comparable benchmark in the database. Its victories span all six Cinebench tests, from R15 through R23, in both single-core and multi-core modes. The margins are uniformly small, ranging from -2.7% to -2.9% relative to the D-2775TE. This makes the W-2191B the choice for applications that rely heavily on Cinebench-style rendering workloads, where even a few percentage points of advantage can matter in repeated runs.

The W-2191B also holds the advantage in core count with 18 cores versus 16, and it has a significantly higher boost clock: 4.30 GHz versus 3.10 GHz. This clock speed advantage is likely the primary driver behind its single-core wins, as the D-2775TE's architectural improvements cannot fully compensate for the 1.2 GHz deficit at the top end. For single-threaded tasks that respond to raw clock speed, the W-2191B is the stronger option.

The Intel Xeon D-2775TE, despite losing every head-to-head test, has its own areas of strength. Its 10 nm process node and 100 W TDP make it far more power-efficient than the W-2191B's 140 W TDP. The D-2775TE also offers higher memory bandwidth at 93.9 GB/s versus 85.3 GB/s, which benefits memory-intensive workloads even if Cinebench does not capture that advantage. Its PCIe Gen 4 support provides faster per-lane transfer rates, and its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may help in certain cache-sensitive workloads.

The D-2775TE is also the only one of the two with an active production status, making it the viable option for new system designs. The W-2191B is end-of-life, so while it wins the benchmark comparisons, it is not a realistic choice for fresh deployments. The D-2775TE's BGA socket and 100 W TDP position it for dense, power-constrained server environments where the W-2191B's higher power draw and socket requirements would be disadvantages.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: 16 for the D-2775TE versus 18 for the W-2191B. Threads: 32 versus 36. Base clock: 2000 MHz versus 2300 MHz. Boost clock: 3100 MHz versus 4300 MHz. TDP: 100 W versus 140 W. Socket: Intel BGA 2579 versus Intel Socket 2066.

Architecture and process node: Ice Lake at 10 nm versus Skylake at 14 nm. Die size is listed for the W-2191B at 484 mm², while no die size is recorded for the D-2775TE. Cache per core: 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 for the D-2775TE, versus 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 for the W-2191B. Shared L3: 25 MB versus 24.75 MB.

Memory bandwidth: 93.9 GB/s versus 85.3 GB/s. PCIe: Gen 4 with 32 lanes versus Gen 3 with 48 lanes. Release date: February 2022 versus December 2017. Production status: Active versus End-of-life. The D-2775TE has a launch MSRP of $1751, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the W-2191B. Both processors support DDR4 memory, quad-channel buses, ECC memory, and neither has integrated graphics.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2191B wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons against the Intel Xeon D-2775TE, with deltas of -2.9% in most tests and -2.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2191B has 18 cores and 36 threads, while the Intel Xeon D-2775TE has 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2775TE has an average benchmark score of 6711, and the Intel Xeon W-2191B has an average benchmark score of 6531.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2775TE has higher memory bandwidth at 93.9 GB/s, compared to 85.3 GB/s for the Intel Xeon W-2191B.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The Intel Xeon D-2775TE is listed as Active, while the Intel Xeon W-2191B is listed as End-of-life.

Q: What are the process nodes for the two processors?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2775TE uses a 10 nm process node, while the Intel Xeon W-2191B uses a 14 nm process node.