Core i7-13700HX vs Xeon W-2123
Aggregate performance score
i7-13700HX outperforms Xeon W-2123 by a whopping 301% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1120 | 229 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 23.26 | no data |
| Market segment | Server | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Xeon W | Intel Raptor Lake-HX |
| Architecture codename | Skylake (server) (2017−2019) | Raptor Lake-HX |
| Release date | 29 August 2017 (6 years ago) | 4 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $294 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX 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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 24 |
| Base clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Bus support | 4 × 8 GT/s | no data |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| L3 cache | 8.25 MB (shared) | 30 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 484 mm2 | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 64 °C | 72 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX 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 |
| Socket | 2066 | BGA1964 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 55 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | no data | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | + | + |
Security technologies
Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 512 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 85.33 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 48 | 20 |
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.
Core i7-13700HX outperforms Xeon W-2123 by 301% 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: 65%
Core i7-13700HX outperforms Xeon W-2123 by 301% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.46 | 21.88 |
| Recency | 29 August 2017 | 4 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 24 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 55 Watt |
i7-13700HX has a 300.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 300% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 118.2% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-13700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2123 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon W-2123 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-13700HX is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-13700HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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