Xeon W-1270P vs Xeon W-2145

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 Xeon W-1270P

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

103%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

101%

#110

Xeon W-1270P

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

99%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2145

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

107%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

106%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

105%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

105%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

105%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

104%

#393

Xeon Gold 6448Y

MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A

104%

#394

EPYC 9454

MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576

104%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000

103%

#396

Xeon Platinum 8461V

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

103%

#397

Xeon W-3235

MSRP: $1538|Avg: $1538

103%

#398

Xeon w9-3595X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000

102%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

101%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

101%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

100%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

100%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

99%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

98%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

98%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

97%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

97%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

95%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

95%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

95%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

94%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

94%

#415

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

94%

#416

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-1270P leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon W-2145 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon W-1270P	Xeon W-2145
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($145)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon W-1270P	Xeon W-2145
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($145)

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.

Xeon W-1270P Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2145 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1270P and Xeon W-2145

Xeon W-1270P

The Xeon W-1270P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 17,961 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon W-2145

The Xeon W-2145 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 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: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,024 points. Launch price was $1,113.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1270P and Xeon W-2145 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1270P versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2145 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1270P (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-2145 is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-1270P scores 17,961 against the Xeon W-2145's 18,024 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-2145. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1270P vs 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2145.

Feature	Xeon W-1270P	Xeon W-2145
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+13%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB Intel® Smart Cache+45%	11 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	17,961	18,024

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-1270P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2145 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.