Core i5-7400 vs Xeon W-2104
Core i5-7400
Xeon W-2104
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 i5-7400 is positioned at rank 820 and the Xeon W-2104 is on rank 640, so the Xeon W-2104 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7400
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2104
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7400 | Xeon W-2104 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7400 | Xeon W-2104 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+337%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7400 and Xeon W-2104
Core i5-7400
The Core i5-7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 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: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,477 points. Launch price was $182.
Xeon W-2104
The Xeon W-2104 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 5,530 points. Launch price was $255.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-7400 and Xeon W-2104 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7400 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2104 — a 9% clock advantage for the Core i5-7400 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-7400 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2104 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7400 scores 5,477 against the Xeon W-2104's 5,530 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-2104. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7400 vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2104.
| Feature | Core i5-7400 | Xeon W-2104 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| 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 (2016−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 5,477 | 5,530 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,359 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,215 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,517 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2104 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-7400 | Xeon W-2104 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | 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, EPT (Core i5-7400) / not specified (Xeon W-2104). The Core i5-7400 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-2104 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7400 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-7400 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X.
| Feature | Core i5-7400 | Xeon W-2104 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-7400 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2104 debuted at $294. At current prices ($70 vs $309), the Core i5-7400 is $239 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-7400 delivers 78.2 pts/$ vs 17.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2104 — making the Core i5-7400 the 125.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-7400 | Xeon W-2104 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $294 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-77% | $309 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.2+337% | 17.9 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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