Core i7-6600U vs Xeon W-2102

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2102
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
3.29
+48.2%

Xeon W-2102 outperforms Core i7-6600U by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking15121746
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.12no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon WIntel Core i7
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date29 August 2017 (6 years ago)1 September 2015 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$202$393
Current price$89 (0.4x MSRP)$522 (1.3x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm299 mm2
Maximum core temperature66 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1750 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-+
SIPPno data+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
StatusLaunchedLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size512 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 520
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4812

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.

Xeon W-2102 3.29
+48.2%
i7-6600U 2.22

Xeon W-2102 outperforms Core i7-6600U by 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon W-2102 5081
+47.8%
i7-6600U 3438

Xeon W-2102 outperforms Core i7-6600U by 48% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.29 2.22
Recency 29 August 2017 1 September 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Cost $202 $393
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 15 Watt

The Xeon W-2102 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6600U in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2102 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-6600U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2102 and Core i7-6600U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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