i7-965 vs Xeon W-2125

Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2125
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 120 Watt
6.56
+193%

Xeon W-2125 outperforms Core i7-965 by a whopping 193% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10531843
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.572.45
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency4.981.57
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Bloomfield (2008−2010)
Release date29 August 2017 (7 years ago)November 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$444$1,509

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2125 has 209% better value for money than i7-965.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.46 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size484 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data68 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE46 Bit36 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size512 GB24 GB
Max memory channels43
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes48no data

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 6.56
+193%
i7-965 2.24

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 10038
+193%
i7-965 3424

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 1358
+177%
i7-965 490

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 4949
+190%
i7-965 1708

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.56 2.24
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 130 Watt

Xeon W-2125 has a 192.9% higher aggregate performance score, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2125 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-965 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2125 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-965 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2125 and Core i7-965, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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