Xeon W-2102 vs i5-9400F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9400F
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
5.96
+86.8%
Xeon W-2102
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
3.19

Core i5-9400F outperforms Xeon W-2102 by an impressive 87% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11081614
Place by popularity24not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.415.66
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Xeon W
Power efficiency8.672.51
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date8 January 2019 (5 years ago)29 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$182$202

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-9400F has 66% better value for money than Xeon W-2102.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2929
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache9 MB (shared)8.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size149 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C66 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size128 GB512 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1648

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-9400F 5.96
+86.8%
Xeon W-2102 3.19

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-9400F 9468
+86.6%
Xeon W-2102 5073

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.96 3.19
Recency 8 January 2019 29 August 2017
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

i5-9400F has a 86.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-9400F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2102 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-9400F is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2102 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-9400F and Xeon W-2102, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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