Core i5-1140G7 vs Xeon W-2223

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-1140G7 is positioned at rank 727 and the Xeon W-2223 is on rank 492, so the Xeon W-2223 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1140G7

#715

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1039%

#716

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1024%

#717

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

940%

#718

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

936%

#719

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

927%

#721

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

895%

#722

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

858%

#723

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

857%

#724

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

834%

#727

Core i5-1140G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2223

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7110%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1342%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1193%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

921%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

100%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

99%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

99%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

98%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

100%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

99%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

99%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($330) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2223 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon W-2223
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($330)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1140G7 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($330 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon W-2223
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($330)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1140G7 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2223 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1140G7 and Xeon W-2223

Core i5-1140G7

The Core i5-1140G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,471 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon W-2223

The Xeon W-2223 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,593 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1140G7 and Xeon W-2223 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-1140G7 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2223 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-1140G7 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-1140G7 is built on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-1140G7 scores 8,471 against the Xeon W-2223's 8,593 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon W-2223. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-1140G7 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2223.

Feature	Core i5-1140G7	Xeon W-2223
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+8%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.6 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	8 MB	8.25 MB+3%
L2 Cache	5 MB	—
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	—
PassMark	8,471	8,593+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1140G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2223 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.