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Xeon W-2102
Xeon X5672
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 X5672 is on rank 670, so the Xeon W-2102 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 X5672
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) | ✅ More affordable ($44) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+542%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) | ✅ More affordable ($44) |
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 X5672
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 X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2102 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5672's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2102 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5672 — a 21.5% clock advantage for the Xeon X5672 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-2102 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X5672 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2102 scores 5,098 against the Xeon X5672's 5,036 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-2102. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2102 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+45% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,098+1% | 5,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2102 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5672 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2102) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2102 launched at $202 MSRP, while the Xeon X5672 debuted at $300. At current prices ($286 vs $44), the Xeon X5672 is $242 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2102 delivers 17.8 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5672 — making the Xeon X5672 the 146.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2102 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $202-33% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $286 | $44-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.8 | 114.5+543% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2011 |
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