Xeon W-2135

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-2135

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon W-2135 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,490 Rank: 490
Rank Name Score Visual
486 Ryzen 3 7330U 5,496
+0.1%
487 Core i5-10600T 5,494
+0.1%
488 Core i7-5820K 5,493
+0.1%
489 Xeon E5-2637 v4 5,491
+0%
490 Xeon W-2135 5,490
491 Xeon E-2276M 5,489
+-0%
492 Core i7-9700E 5,489
+-0%
493 Xeon E5-1650 v3 5,488
+-0%
494 Core i5-9600 5,486
-0.1%
495 Xeon E3-1245 v6 5,484
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W-2135 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,216 Rank: 504
Rank Name Score Visual
500 Core i5-10600K 5,236
+0.4%
501 Xeon D-1587 5,227
+0.2%
502 Ryzen 7 5700U 5,221
+0.1%
503 Core i5-9600K 5,218
+0%
504 Xeon W-2135 5,216
505 Xeon Silver 4116 5,214
+-0%
506 Core i7-9700F 5,213
-0.1%
507 Xeon E-2134 5,213
-0.1%
508 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,208
-0.2%
509 Core i7-10710U 5,208
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W-2135 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,672 Rank: 444
Rank Name Score Visual
440 Core i7-6900K 5,674
+0%
441 Ryzen 5 4600U 5,674
+0%
442 Core i5-7600T 5,673
+0%
443 Core i5-6585R 5,673
+0%
444 Xeon W-2135 5,672
445 Core i5-10500 5,671
+-0%
446 Core i5-10400F 5,665
-0.1%
447 Xeon W-2140B 5,662
-0.2%
448 Xeon W-3275 5,661
-0.2%
449 Core i7-6700 5,661
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2135 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,915 Rank: 429
Rank Name Score Visual
425 Ryzen 5 3500 4,922
+0.1%
426 Xeon E5-2640 v4 4,920
+0.1%
427 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 4,919
+0.1%
428 Ryzen 7 2700 4,918
+0.1%
429 Xeon W-2135 4,915
430 Xeon Silver 4114 4,915
+0%
431 Core i7-10700T 4,914
+-0%
432 Xeon E-2276G 4,913
+-0%
433 Xeon Silver 4215 4,912
-0.1%
434 EPYC 7251 4,912
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2135 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,960 Rank: 447
Rank Name Score Visual
443 Core i9-9880H 4,964
+0.1%
444 Xeon E5-2687W v2 4,964
+0.1%
445 Xeon E5-2667 v2 4,963
+0.1%
446 Xeon E5-2667 v4 4,961
+0%
447 Xeon W-2135 4,960
448 Core i7-9700K 4,959
+-0%
449 Ryzen 5 5500U 4,959
+-0%
450 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,956
-0.1%
451 Core i5-10500 4,955
-0.1%
452 Core i7-9700KF 4,954
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2135 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,068 Rank: 358
Rank Name Score Visual
354 Xeon W-1350P 5,076
+0.2%
355 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,075
+0.1%
356 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,074
+0.1%
357 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,074
+0.1%
358 Xeon W-2135 5,068
359 Xeon E-2386G 5,062
-0.1%
360 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,061
-0.1%
361 Xeon E-2288G 5,059
-0.2%
362 Xeon Gold 6128 5,058
-0.2%
363 Xeon Silver 4116 5,055
-0.3%

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Xeon W-2135 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon W-2135 remains a notable workstation processor, though its origins trace back to August 2017. Launched as part of Intel's Skylake-W lineup, it was designed for demanding professional workloads requiring robust multi-threaded performance and ECC memory support. Despite being over eight years old, the Xeon W-2135 continues to hold a respectable position in performance rankings, reflecting its enduring relevance in niche professional environments.

The processor is built on Intel's 14 nm process and features a 6-core, 12-thread design enabled by Hyper-Threading technology. Base clocked at 3.7 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 4.5 GHz, it delivers strong single-threaded performance, earning a Singlecore Score of 5672 and ranking #444 among 2060 processors. This places it ahead of many mainstream desktop CPUs like the Core i5-10500 and Core i7-6700, showcasing its capability in tasks that benefit from high clock speeds.

In multicore performance, the Xeon W-2135 achieves a score of 5216, ranking #504 overall and placing it just behind the Core i5-9600K and Ryzen 7 5700U. While it trails significantly behind modern high-end CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (score: 9492) and Core Ultra 9 285K (score: 8530), its performance is still competitive within its generation. The chip's 8.25 MB L3 cache and quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory support contribute to its strong data throughput, particularly in memory-intensive applications.

The Xeon W-2135 operates at a TDP of 140 W, which is relatively high, indicating significant power consumption and heat output. This necessitates robust cooling solutions, especially in multi-socket or densely packed workstation configurations. Its Socket R4 (FCLGA-2066) and PCIe 3.0 support ensure compatibility with high-end workstation motherboards and high-bandwidth storage devices, making it suitable for tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations.

One of the processor's standout features is its support for advanced instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, which are critical for computational workloads in engineering and data science. Additionally, it includes enterprise-level features such as ECC memory, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and Intel vPro technology, enhancing system stability and security in professional environments.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Xeon W-2135 is designed for systems that rely on discrete GPUs, making it ideal for users who require maximum CPU performance without the need for onboard graphics. Its strong performance in both single- and multicore benchmarks, combined with its workstation-oriented features, positions it as a reliable choice for professionals who need a stable and powerful platform for demanding applications.
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Intel Xeon W-2135

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-2135
Family: Xeon
Series: W-2000
Model Number: W-2135
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket
Package: FCLGA-2066
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 140 W
Release Price: $835.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 6 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 8.25 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 512 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 79.47 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 48
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 484 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX Secure Key SMEP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX-512
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