Xeon W-1370P vs Core i7-11700KF

Xeon W-1370P

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2021

Core i7-11700KF

8 Cores16 Thrd125 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-1370P

8 / 16

23,698

0.0%

23,811

+0.5%

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-1370P

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

#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 i7-11700KF

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

107%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

106%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

105%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

105%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

105%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

104%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

103%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

103%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

102%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

102%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

102%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

101%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

101%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

101%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

101%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

100%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

100%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

99%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

99%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

99%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

99%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

98%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

98%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

98%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

97%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

49%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

97%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

96%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

96%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

96%

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 ($323) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1370P is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-1370P	Core i7-11700KF
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)	✅ More affordable ($299)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-11700KF ($299), 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 ($24 less, 7% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-1370P	Core i7-11700KF
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($323)	✅ More affordable ($299)

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-1370P Benchmark Check

Core i7-11700KF Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-1370P and Core i7-11700KF

Xeon W-1370P

The Xeon W-1370P 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,698 points. Launch price was $428.

Core i7-11700KF

The Core i7-11700KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,811 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-1370P and Core i7-11700KF share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P versus 5 GHz on the Core i7-11700KF — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-1370P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-11700KF uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1370P scores 23,698 against the Core i7-11700KF's 23,811 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-11700KF. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon W-1370P	Core i7-11700KF
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+4%	5 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Rocket Lake-S (2021)	Rocket Lake (2021)
PassMark	23,698	23,811
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,011
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,287
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,874

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Xeon W-1370P	Core i7-11700KF
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1370P) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-11700KF).

Feature	Xeon W-1370P	Core i7-11700KF
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-1370P launched at $323 MSRP, while the Core i7-11700KF debuted at $374. At current prices ($323 vs $299), the Core i7-11700KF is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1370P delivers 73.4 pts/$ vs 79.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-11700KF — making the Core i7-11700KF the 8.2% better value option.