CPU
GPU
Xeon W-1370
Core i5-14500T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1370 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($323) | ✅ More affordable ($267) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1370 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($323) | ✅ More affordable ($267) |
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 Xeon W-1370 and Core i5-14500T
Xeon W-1370
The Xeon W-1370 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 22,948 points. Launch price was $362.
Core i5-14500T
The Core i5-14500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,889 points. Launch price was $232.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1370 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-14500T offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i5-14500T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1370 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14500T — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon W-1370 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-14500T uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1370 scores 22,948 against the Core i5-14500T's 22,889 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-1370. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500T.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 20+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+71% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 22,948 | 22,889 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,561 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1370 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-14500T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1370) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-14500T). The Core i5-14500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Xeon W-1370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-14500T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1370 launched at $323 MSRP, while the Core i5-14500T debuted at $232. At current prices ($323 vs $267), the Core i5-14500T is $56 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1370 delivers 71.0 pts/$ vs 85.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-14500T — making the Core i5-14500T the 18.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370 | Core i5-14500T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $323 | $232-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $323 | $267-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 71.0 | 85.7+21% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2024 |
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