Xeon W-2191B vs i7-3970X Extreme Edition
Aggregate performance score
Xeon W-2191B outperforms Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1110 | 347 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | Intel Core i7EE | Intel Xeon W |
| Power efficiency | 3.67 | 11.91 |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Skylake (server) (2017−2019) |
| Release date | 12 November 2012 (11 years ago) | 21 December 2017 (6 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 18 (Octadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 36 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 2.0 | DMI 3.0 |
| Bus rate | 5 GT/s | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| Multiplier | 35 | 23 |
| L1 cache | no data | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1,536 KB | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15 MB | 24.75 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | no data | 484 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 66 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | no data | 2066 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 140 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4-2666 |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 512 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 85.33 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B.
| PCIe version | 2.00 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 40 | 48 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 6.03 | 18.29 |
| Recency | 12 November 2012 | 21 December 2017 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 18 |
| Threads | 12 | 36 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 140 Watt |
Xeon W-2191B has a 203.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 7.1% lower power consumption.
The Xeon W-2191B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition in performance tests.
Note that Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2191B is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Xeon W-2191B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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