Core i7-1160G7 vs Xeon W-2223

CPU

GPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Xeon W-2223

4 Cores8 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1160G7

4 / 8

8,720

+1.5%

8,593

0.0%

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 i7-1160G7 is positioned at rank 867 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 i7-1160G7

#855

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1433%

#856

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1412%

#857

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1297%

#858

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1291%

#859

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1279%

#861

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1235%

#862

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1184%

#863

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1182%

#864

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1150%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2223

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7110%

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 i7-1160G7	Xeon W-2223
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)	✅ More affordable ($330)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-1160G7 ($426), 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 ($96 less, 29% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-1160G7	Xeon W-2223
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+27%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)	✅ More affordable ($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 i7-1160G7 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2223 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1160G7 and Xeon W-2223

Core i7-1160G7

The Core i7-1160G7 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,720 points. Launch price was $426.

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 i7-1160G7 and Xeon W-2223 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-1160G7 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2223 — a 12% clock advantage for the Core i7-1160G7 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-1160G7 is built on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-1160G7 scores 8,720 against the Xeon W-2223's 8,593 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-1160G7. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1160G7 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2223.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Xeon W-2223
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+13%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+45%	8.25 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	—
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	—
PassMark	8,720+1%	8,593
Geekbench 6 Single	1,758	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1160G7 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2223 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-1160G7	Xeon W-2223
Socket	FCBGA1598	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-1160G7) / not specified (Xeon W-2223). The Core i7-1160G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Xeon W-2223 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-1160G7 targets Premium Ultrabook/Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i7-1160G7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.