Intel Xeon D-2775TE vs Intel Xeon W-2195 Comparison

The Intel Xeon W-2195 and Intel Xeon D-2775TE are both server and workstation processors from Intel, but they come from different generations and design points. The W-2195 is a Skylake-W part with 18 cores, while the D-2775TE is an Ice Lake-D part with 16 cores. In the database, these two CPUs are compared across six Cinebench tests, and the W-2195 wins all of them. This analysis walks through the benchmark results, architecture differences, and specification gaps to show where each processor fits.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the head-to-head benchmark data, the Intel Xeon W-2195 wins every single test. It takes all six Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core and single-core tests. The largest margin is 2.7% in most tests, with a slightly smaller 2.4% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core. The D-2775TE does not win any of the recorded benchmarks. However, the D-2775TE has advantages outside the benchmark suite: it has a lower TDP of 100 W versus 140 W, a newer 10 nm process versus 14 nm, and higher memory bandwidth at 93.9 GB/s versus 85.3 GB/s. It also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 32 lanes, while the W-2195 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 48 lanes. For workloads that rely purely on Cinebench scores, the W-2195 is the clear winner. For power-sensitive deployments or those needing newer I/O, the D-2775TE offers its own strengths, but not in the measured benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ in almost every architectural aspect. The W-2195 uses the Skylake architecture on a 14 nm process, while the D-2775TE uses Ice Lake on a 10 nm process. The W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads, while the D-2775TE has 16 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the W-2195 and 2000 MHz for the D-2775TE. Boost clocks are 4.30 GHz and 3.10 GHz respectively. The W-2195 has a TDP of 140 W, the D-2775TE has 100 W. The W-2195 uses an Intel Socket 2066, while the D-2775TE uses Intel BGA 2579. Cache layouts differ: the W-2195 has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 24.75 MB shared L3. The D-2775TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 25 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 for both, with quad-channel buses, but the D-2775TE has higher bandwidth at 93.9 GB/s versus 85.3 GB/s. PCIe support differs: the W-2195 has Gen 3 with 48 lanes, the D-2775TE has Gen 4 with 32 lanes. The W-2195 has a die size of 484 mm², while the D-2775TE's die size is not recorded. The W-2195 was released in 2017 and is end-of-life, while the D-2775TE was released in 2022 and is active. The launch MSRP for the W-2195 is $2553, and for the D-2775TE it is $1751. Both have ECC memory support and no integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the W-2195 scores 2401 against 2338 for the D-2775TE, a 2.7% lead. In R15 single-core, the W-2195 scores 338 versus 330, a 2.4% lead. In R20 multi-core, the W-2195 scores 10007 versus 9745, again 2.7% ahead. In R20 single-core, 1412 versus 1375, 2.7% ahead. In R23 multi-core, 23828 versus 23204, 2.7% ahead. In R23 single-core, 3363 versus 3275, 2.7% ahead. The W-2195 wins all six tests. The average benchmark score for the W-2195 is 6892, while the D-2775TE averages 6711. The W-2195 sits at the 63rd percentile of all CPUs, the D-2775TE at the 62nd. The nearest rivals for the W-2195 include the Intel Core i5-3470 with an average score of 6906 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G at 6931 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core i3-1115G4 at 6851 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Athlon X4 970 at 6850 (0.6% higher). For the D-2775TE, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon Gold 5317 at 6710 (0% difference), the AMD EPYC 72F3 at 6700 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX at 6760 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core i9-9940X at 6657 (0.8% higher). These comparisons show that both processors sit in a similar performance tier, but the W-2195 consistently edges ahead in the Cinebench suite. The higher boost clock of the W-2195, 4.30 GHz versus 3.10 GHz, likely contributes to its single-core wins, while the extra two cores and four threads help in multi-core tests. The D-2775TE's larger L3 cache, 25 MB versus 24.75 MB, does not translate into a benchmark advantage.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon W-2195 outperforms the Intel Xeon D-2775TE in every recorded Cinebench test. The margins are small, between 2.4% and 2.7%, but they are consistent across multi-core and single-core workloads. For users who prioritize raw rendering performance as measured by Cinebench, the W-2195 is the better choice. However, the D-2775TE offers a lower TDP of 100 W versus 140 W, a newer 10 nm process, higher memory bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 4 support. These features may be more important in power-constrained or I/O-heavy server environments. The W-2195 is end-of-life, while the D-2775TE is active, which could affect long-term availability. But strictly from the benchmark data, the W-2195 wins all six head-to-head tests. The D-2775TE has no benchmark wins, so for performance, the W-2195 is the pick. For efficiency and modern platform features, the D-2775TE has its place, but the measured performance favors the W-2195.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores, while the Intel Xeon D-2775TE has 16 cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The W-2195 boosts to 4.30 GHz, while the D-2775TE boosts to 3.10 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The D-2775TE has 93.9 GB/s, while the W-2195 has 85.3 GB/s.

Q: How do their Cinebench R23 multi-core scores compare?

A: The W-2195 scores 23828, and the D-2775TE scores 23204, a 2.7% lead for the W-2195.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The D-2775TE has a TDP of 100 W, while the W-2195 has 140 W.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: The W-2195 is end-of-life, while the D-2775TE is active.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 18 (W-2195) vs 16 (D-2775TE)
• Threads: 36 vs 32
• Base clock: 2.30 GHz vs 2000 MHz
• Boost clock: 4.30 GHz vs 3.10 GHz
• TDP: 140 W vs 100 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 2066 vs Intel BGA 2579
• Architecture: Skylake vs Ice Lake
• Codename: Skylake-W vs Ice Lake-D
• Generation: Xeon W (Skylake-W) vs Xeon D (Ice Lake-D)
• Process node: 14 nm vs 10 nm
• Die size: 484 mm² vs not recorded
• L1 cache per core: 64 KB vs 80 KB
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB vs 1.25 MB
• L3 cache shared: 24.75 MB vs 25 MB
• Memory bandwidth: 85.3 GB/s vs 93.9 GB/s
• PCIe: Gen 3, 48 lanes vs Gen 4, 32 lanes
• Release date: 2017-08-28 vs 2022-02-23
• Production status: End-of-life vs Active
• Launch MSRP: $2553 vs $1751
• Part number: SR3RX vs SRM26SRLCM

Both processors share DDR4 memory support, quad-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, no integrated graphics, and a server/workstation market segment. They also both have locked multipliers.