Xeon w3-2423 vs i7-11700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.46
+60.7%
Xeon w3-2423
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 120 Watt
9.62

Core i7-11700K outperforms Xeon w3-2423 by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking443791
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data56.49
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency11.707.59
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C64 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2064

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.

i7-11700K 15.46
+60.7%
Xeon w3-2423 9.62

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.

i7-11700K 24561
+60.8%
Xeon w3-2423 15277

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-11700K 2250
+36.5%
Xeon w3-2423 1648

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-11700K 9866
+35.8%
Xeon w3-2423 7266

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.46 9.62
Recency 16 March 2021 15 February 2023
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

i7-11700K has a 60.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Xeon w3-2423, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2423 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-11700K is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2423 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-11700K and Xeon w3-2423, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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