CPU
GPU
Core i5-7300HQ
Xeon W-2102
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 i5-7300HQ is positioned at rank 698 and the Xeon W-2102 is on rank 551, so the Xeon W-2102 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7300HQ
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2102
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7300HQ | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7300HQ | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) |
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 i5-7300HQ and Xeon W-2102
Core i5-7300HQ
The Core i5-7300HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,077 points. Launch price was $250.
Xeon W-2102
The Xeon W-2102 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,098 points. Launch price was $202.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-7300HQ and Xeon W-2102 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7300HQ versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2102 — a 18.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-7300HQ (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-7300HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2102 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7300HQ scores 5,077 against the Xeon W-2102's 5,098 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-2102. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7300HQ vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2102.
| Feature | Core i5-7300HQ | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+21% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8.25 MB (total)+38% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake-H (2017) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 5,077 | 5,098 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7300HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2102 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-7300HQ | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7300HQ) / not specified (Xeon W-2102). The Core i5-7300HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-2102 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7300HQ targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-7300HQ | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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