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Xeon W-2102
Xeon D-1527
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 Xeon D-1527 is on rank 545, so the Xeon D-1527 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 Xeon D-1527
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-1527
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.
Xeon D-1527
The Xeon D-1527 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,137 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2102 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon D-1527's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2102 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon D-1527 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2102 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-2102 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-1527 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2102 scores 5,098 against the Xeon D-1527's 5,137 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon D-1527. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2102 vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1527.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+7% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total)+450% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,098 | 5,137 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2102 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1527 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon D-1527 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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