Core i5-11500B vs Xeon W-2140B

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11500B

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

118%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

109%

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

100%

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

95%

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2140B

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

100%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($99) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2140B is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-11500B	Xeon W-2140B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)	✅ More affordable ($99)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11500B ($185), 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 ($86 less, 87% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-11500B	Xeon W-2140B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+90%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($185)	✅ More affordable ($99)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11500B and Xeon W-2140B

Core i5-11500B

The Core i5-11500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. L2 cache: 7.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,075 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon W-2140B

The Xeon W-2140B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,319 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-11500B packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2140B offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2140B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-11500B versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2140B — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-11500B (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-11500B uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon W-2140B uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11500B scores 17,075 against the Xeon W-2140B's 17,319 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon W-2140B. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i5-11500B vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2140B.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Xeon W-2140B
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+10%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB+9%	11 MB (total)
L2 Cache	7.5 MB+650%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H (2021)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	17,075	17,319+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11500B uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2140B uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Xeon W-2140B
Socket	FCBGA1787	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11500B) / not specified (Xeon W-2140B). The Core i5-11500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EU), while the Xeon W-2140B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11500B targets Desktop / Mini PC.

Feature	Core i5-11500B	Xeon W-2140B
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 32EU	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop / Mini PC	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-11500B launched at $185 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2140B debuted at $294. At current prices ($185 vs $99), the Xeon W-2140B is $86 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-11500B delivers 92.3 pts/$ vs 174.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2140B — making the Xeon W-2140B the 61.8% better value option.