Xeon W-1370P vs Xeon W-2175
Xeon W-1370P
Xeon W-2175
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1370P
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2175
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1370P | Xeon W-2175 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($323) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1370P | Xeon W-2175 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+78%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($323) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
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-1370P and Xeon W-2175
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.
Xeon W-2175
The Xeon W-2175 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,507 points. Launch price was $1,947.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1370P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2175 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon W-2175 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1370P versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2175 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1370P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-1370P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2175 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1370P scores 23,698 against the Xeon W-2175's 23,507 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W-1370P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1370P vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2175.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370P | Xeon W-2175 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 28+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+21% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 19.25 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,698 | 23,507 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1370P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2175 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370P | Xeon W-2175 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1370P launched at $323 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2175 debuted at $1947. At current prices ($323 vs $180), the Xeon W-2175 is $143 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1370P delivers 73.4 pts/$ vs 130.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2175 — making the Xeon W-2175 the 56.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1370P | Xeon W-2175 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $323-83% | $1947 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $323 | $180-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.4 | 130.6+78% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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