Intel Xeon W-2175 vs Intel Core i7-965

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Intel Xeon W-2175 or Intel Xeon W-2175 – 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-2175 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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-2175, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-965 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-965, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2175 Name Intel Core i7-965
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Core i7 900
6 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2175 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2175 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.
The Intel Core i7-965 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-965 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
14x Cores 4x
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
14 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
28 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.46 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2175 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-965 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
512.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 3
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 130 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2175 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 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-965 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2008
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 1366
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
19.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number BX80601965
Skylake W Architecture Bloomfield
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
1947 $ Release price 990 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 45 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
22968
22968
Intel Core i7-965
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3321
3321

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
12458
12458
Intel Core i7-965
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2420
2420

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
9056
9056
Intel Core i7-965
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2174
2174

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1428
1428
Intel Core i7-965
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
610
610

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1206
1206
Intel Core i7-965
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
576
576