Ryzen 7 260 vs Xeon W-2191B
Ryzen 7 260
Xeon W-2191B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 260
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2191B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+80%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
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 Ryzen 7 260 and Xeon W-2191B
Ryzen 7 260
The Ryzen 7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 28,339 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-2191B
The Xeon W-2191B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 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: 28,362 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 260 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2191B offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2191B has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 260 versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2191B — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 260 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 260 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-2191B uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 260 scores 28,339 against the Xeon W-2191B's 28,362 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W-2191B. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 260 vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2191B.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 36+125% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+19% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+65% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24.75 MB (total)+55% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 28,339 | 28,362 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 260 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2191B uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 7 260 versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2191B — the Ryzen 7 260 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2191B supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 260) vs 4 (Xeon W-2191B). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 7 260) vs 48 (Xeon W-2191B) — the Xeon W-2191B offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 512 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 260) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2191B). The Ryzen 7 260 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon W-2191B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 260 targets Mobile, Xeon W-2191B targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 780M | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 260 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2191B debuted at $1333. At current prices ($70 vs $39), the Xeon W-2191B is $31 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 260 delivers 404.8 pts/$ vs 727.2 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2191B — making the Xeon W-2191B the 57% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 260 | Xeon W-2191B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-85% | $1333 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | $39-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 404.8 | 727.2+80% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2017 |
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