Xeon W-2123 vs i7-3930K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3930K
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.17
Xeon W-2123
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 120 Watt
5.33
+3.1%

Xeon W-2123 outperforms Core i7-3930K by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12061180
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.568.18
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataIntel Xeon W
Power efficiency3.764.20
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date14 November 2011 (13 years ago)29 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$611$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2123 has 1361% better value for money than i7-3930K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123 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)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size435 mm2484 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °C64 °C
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64.23 GB512 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes4048

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.

i7-3930K 5.17
Xeon W-2123 5.33
+3.1%

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.

i7-3930K 8209
Xeon W-2123 8472
+3.2%

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.

i7-3930K 610
Xeon W-2123 1202
+97%

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.

i7-3930K 2968
Xeon W-2123 4324
+45.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.17 5.33
Recency 14 November 2011 29 August 2017
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 120 Watt

i7-3930K has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Xeon W-2123, on the other hand, has a 3.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123.

Note that Core i7-3930K is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2123 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3930K and Xeon W-2123, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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