Core i5-14500 vs Xeon W-2295
Core i5-14500
Xeon W-2295
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2295
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14500 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($251) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14500 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+462%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($251) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14500 and Xeon W-2295
Core i5-14500
The Core i5-14500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 31,205 points. Launch price was $232.
Xeon W-2295
The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14500 packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon W-2295 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i5-14500 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-14500 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-14500 is built on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-14500 scores 31,205 against the Xeon W-2295's 30,986 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-14500. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 1,703, a 45.3% lead for the Core i5-14500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 12,863 (15.3% advantage for the Core i5-14500). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500 vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295.
| Feature | Core i5-14500 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 18 / 36+29% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 24.75 MB+3% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | — |
| PassMark | 31,205 | 30,986 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700+59% | 1,703 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000+17% | 12,863 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14500 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2295 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-14500 versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2295 — the Core i5-14500 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2295 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 136.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-14500) vs 4 (Xeon W-2295). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-14500) vs 48 (Xeon W-2295) — the Xeon W-2295 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B760,Z790 (Core i5-14500) and C422 (Xeon W-2295).
| Feature | Core i5-14500 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 1024 GB+433% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2295 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i5-14500 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-2295 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14500 targets Mainstream Desktop, Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation.
| Feature | Core i5-14500 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-14500 launched at $239 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2295 debuted at $1333. At current prices ($251 vs $1400), the Core i5-14500 is $1149 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14500 delivers 124.3 pts/$ vs 22.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2295 — making the Core i5-14500 the 139.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-14500 | Xeon W-2295 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $239-82% | $1333 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $251-82% | $1400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 124.3+462% | 22.1 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2019 |
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