Intel Xeon W-2150B vs Intel Xeon W-2170B

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Xeon W-2150B or Intel Xeon W-2150B – 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-2150B features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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-2150B, 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.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2150B Name Intel Xeon W-2170B
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
6 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2150B has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2150B is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
10x Cores 14x
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
10 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 28
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2150B does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2170B does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2150B 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 13.8 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2017
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
13.8 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake W Architecture Skylake W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
23972
23972
Intel Xeon W-2150B
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
20437
20437

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
11488
11488
Intel Xeon W-2150B
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
10356
10356

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
8729
8729
Intel Xeon W-2150B
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
8324
8324

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
2504
2504
Intel Xeon W-2150B
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
1892
1892

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2150B
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
1410
1410
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1368
1368

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2150B
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
1202
1202
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1114
1114

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2150B
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
193
193
Intel Xeon W-2170B
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
186
186