Xeon W-1350 vs Core i7-10700K

Xeon W-1350

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Core i7-10700K

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1350

6 / 12

18,742

+1.0%

18,561

0.0%

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.

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-1350

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

100%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700K

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

112%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

111%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

110%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

108%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

108%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

107%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

106%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

106%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

106%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

105%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

105%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

104%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

101%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

101%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

100%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

96%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

96%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

96%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

95%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

95%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

92%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

92%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

92%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

92%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

92%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

91%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

91%

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 ($255) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1350 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1350	Core i7-10700K
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($255)	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-10700K ($380), 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 ($125 less, 49% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1350	Core i7-10700K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+50%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($255)	⚠️ Higher cost ($380)

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-1350 Benchmark Check

Core i7-10700K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1350 and Core i7-10700K

Xeon W-1350

The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.

Core i7-10700K

The Core i7-10700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) 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: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,561 points. Launch price was $400.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-1350 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10700K offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-10700K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-10700K — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700K (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-1350 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-10700K uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350 scores 18,742 against the Core i7-10700K's 18,561 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-1350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,140 vs 1,290, a 49.6% lead for the Xeon W-1350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,104 vs 8,404 (8% advantage for the Xeon W-1350). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-10700K.

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Core i7-10700K
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.8 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake-S (2021)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	18,742	18,561
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,144
Geekbench 6 Single	2,140+66%	1,290
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,104+8%	8,404

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon W-1350) vs 16 (Core i7-10700K) — the Xeon W-1350 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350) and Intel 400 Series,Intel 500 Series (Core i7-10700K).

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Core i7-10700K
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon W-1350 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support Yes virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics P750 (Xeon W-1350) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-10700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10700K targets Gaming/Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-10700K rivals Ryzen 7 3700X.

Feature	Xeon W-1350	Core i7-10700K
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics P750	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	Yes	Yes
Target Use	—	Gaming/Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1350 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Core i7-10700K debuted at $387. At current prices ($255 vs $380), the Xeon W-1350 is $125 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350 delivers 73.5 pts/$ vs 48.8 pts/$ for the Core i7-10700K — making the Xeon W-1350 the 40.3% better value option.