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Xeon W-2102
Pentium Gold 7505
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon W-2102 is positioned at rank 551 and the Pentium Gold 7505 is on rank 111, so the Pentium Gold 7505 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2102
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 7505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2102 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2102 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-2102 and Pentium Gold 7505
Xeon W-2102
The Xeon W-2102 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,098 points. Launch price was $202.
Pentium Gold 7505
The Pentium Gold 7505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,174 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2102 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 7505 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W-2102 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2102 versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 — a 18.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 7505 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W-2102 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2102 scores 5,098 against the Pentium Gold 7505's 5,174 — a 1.5% lead for the Pentium Gold 7505. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2102 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total)+106% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 5,098 | 5,174+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2102 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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