Core i9-7940X vs Xeon W-2265
Core i9-7940X
Xeon W-2265
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7940X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2265
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-7940X | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($275) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-7940X | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($275) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
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 i9-7940X and Xeon W-2265
Core i9-7940X
The Core i9-7940X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 25,452 points. Launch price was $1,399.
Xeon W-2265
The Xeon W-2265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,700 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-7940X packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon W-2265 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-7940X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7940X versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2265 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2265 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i9-7940X is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-7940X scores 25,452 against the Xeon W-2265's 25,700 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-2265. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-7940X vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2265.
| Feature | Core i9-7940X | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+17% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total) | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 25,452 | 25,700 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2066 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i9-7940X | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-7940X launched at $1399 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2265 debuted at $1039. At current prices ($275 vs $663), the Core i9-7940X is $388 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-7940X delivers 92.6 pts/$ vs 38.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2265 — making the Core i9-7940X the 81.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-7940X | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1399 | $1039-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $275-59% | $663 |
| Performance per Dollar | 92.6+139% | 38.8 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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