i7-11700B vs Xeon W-2295

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2295
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
19.35
+38%
Core i7-11700B
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.02

Xeon W-2295 outperforms Core i7-11700B by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking294519
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency11.1020.41
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3616
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L3 cache24.75 MB24 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature61 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B 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-2295 and Core i7-11700B are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.85 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes4820

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-2295 19.35
+38%
i7-11700B 14.02

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-2295 30735
+38%
i7-11700B 22278

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.35 14.02
Recency 1 October 2019 1 April 2021
Physical cores 18 8
Threads 36 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon W-2295 has a 38% higher aggregate performance score, and 125% more physical cores and 125% more threads.

i7-11700B, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2295 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11700B in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2295 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-11700B is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2295 and Core i7-11700B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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