Core i7-4770TE vs Xeon W-2102
Core i7-4770TE
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 i7-4770TE is positioned at rank 871 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 i7-4770TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2102
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($303) | ✅ More affordable ($286) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($303) | ✅ More affordable ($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 i7-4770TE and Xeon W-2102
Core i7-4770TE
The Core i7-4770TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,023 points. Launch price was $149.
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
The Core i7-4770TE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon W-2102's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4770TE versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2102 — a 12.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770TE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-4770TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon W-2102 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4770TE scores 5,023 against the Xeon W-2102's 5,098 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon W-2102. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770TE vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2102.
| Feature | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+14% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 8.25 MB (total)+3% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 5,023 | 5,098+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4770TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2102 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-4770TE launched at $303 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2102 debuted at $202. At current prices ($303 vs $286), the Xeon W-2102 is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4770TE delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 17.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2102 — making the Xeon W-2102 the 7.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-4770TE | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $303 | $202-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $303 | $286-6% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.6 | 17.8+7% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2017 |
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