Intel Xeon W-2125 vs Intel Xeon W-2170B

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Intel Xeon W-2125 or Intel Xeon W-2125 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon W-2125 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2125, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2170B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2125 Name Intel Xeon W-2170B
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
6 Generation 6
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2125 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2125 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2170B is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
8 Threads 28
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 14x
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2125 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
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-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
-- Technology --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP8 --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
512.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2125 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
8.2 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
444 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
Skylake W Architecture Skylake W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
23972
23972
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
10031
10031

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
11488
11488
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5243
5243

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
8729
8729
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5324
5324

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
2504
2504
Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
943
943

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1412
1412
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1368
1368

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1243
1243
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1114
1114

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2125
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
193
193
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
186
186