Xeon W-2170B vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
11.22
Xeon W-2170B
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 140 Watt
15.62
+39.2%

Xeon W-2170B outperforms Core i7-7820X by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking709458
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.56no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Xeon W
Power efficiency7.3110.17
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)21 December 2017 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1628
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3625
L1 cache512 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache11 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data484 mm2
Maximum core temperature99 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C66 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B 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)
SocketFCLGA20662066
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB512 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2848

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.

i7-7820X 11.22
Xeon W-2170B 15.62
+39.2%

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.

i7-7820X 17168
Xeon W-2170B 23902
+39.2%

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.

i7-7820X 1431
+46%
Xeon W-2170B 980

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.

i7-7820X 7877
Xeon W-2170B 11314
+43.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.22 15.62
Recency 30 May 2017 21 December 2017
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 28

Xeon W-2170B has a 39.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

The Xeon W-2170B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7820X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2170B is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2170B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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