i5-14600K vs Xeon W-2125

Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2125
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 120 Watt
6.33
Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.52
+287%

Core i5-14600K outperforms Xeon W-2125 by a whopping 287% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1057205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.3264.19
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency4.9918.56
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date29 August 2017 (7 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$444$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600K has 777% better value for money than Xeon W-2125.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-no data
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size512 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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-2125 6.33
i5-14600K 24.52
+287%

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.

Xeon W-2125 10050
i5-14600K 38941
+287%

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.

Xeon W-2125 1359
i5-14600K 2806
+106%

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.

Xeon W-2125 4955
i5-14600K 15955
+222%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.33 24.52
Recency 29 August 2017 17 October 2023
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon W-2125 has 4.2% lower power consumption.

i5-14600K, on the other hand, has a 287.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

The Core i5-14600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2125 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2125 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-14600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2125 and Core i5-14600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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