CPU
GPU
Xeon W-2104
Core i5-4690
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-2104 is positioned at rank 640 and the Core i5-4690 is on rank 786, so the Xeon W-2104 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-2104
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4690
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2104 | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($120) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2104 | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+160%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($120) |
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-2104 and Core i5-4690
Xeon W-2104
The Xeon W-2104 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 5,530 points. Launch price was $255.
Core i5-4690
The Core i5-4690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,584 points. Launch price was $346.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-2104 and Core i5-4690 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2104 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-4690 — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4690 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon W-2104 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4690 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2104 scores 5,530 against the Core i5-4690's 5,584 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-4690. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2104 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4690.
| Feature | Xeon W-2104 | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total)+38% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 5,530 | 5,584 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2104 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4690 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2104 | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2104 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i5-4690 debuted at $272. At current prices ($309 vs $120), the Core i5-4690 is $189 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2104 delivers 17.9 pts/$ vs 46.5 pts/$ for the Core i5-4690 — making the Core i5-4690 the 88.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2104 | Core i5-4690 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $272-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $309 | $120-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | 46.5+160% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2014 |
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