Core i7-7820X vs Xeon W-2140B

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.

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 i7-7820X

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

258%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

258%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

257%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

256%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

256%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

255%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

255%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

255%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

252%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

251%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

114%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

248%

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Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

248%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

247%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

107%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

246%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

246%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

101%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

244%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

100%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

244%

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Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

243%

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Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

96%

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Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

241%

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Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

96%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

240%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

239%

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Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

239%

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Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

235%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

233%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2140B

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

100%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

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 ($99) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2140B is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-7820X	Xeon W-2140B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($198)	✅ More affordable ($99)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-7820X ($198), 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 ($99 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-7820X	Xeon W-2140B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+102%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($198)	✅ More affordable ($99)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2140B

Core i7-7820X

The Core i7-7820X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,171 points. Launch price was $599.

Xeon W-2140B

The Xeon W-2140B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,319 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7820X and Xeon W-2140B share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7820X versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2140B — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-7820X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-7820X scores 17,171 against the Xeon W-2140B's 17,319 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-2140B. Both processors carry 11 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-7820X	Xeon W-2140B
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+7%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	11 MB (total)	11 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	17,171	17,319

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2066 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-7820X	Xeon W-2140B
Socket	LGA2066	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-7820X launched at $599 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2140B debuted at $294. At current prices ($198 vs $99), the Xeon W-2140B is $99 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-7820X delivers 86.7 pts/$ vs 174.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2140B — making the Xeon W-2140B the 67.4% better value option.