Xeon W-2104 vs Core i5-7440HQ

Xeon W-2104

4 Cores4 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2017

Core i5-7440HQ

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2104

4 / 4

5,530

+0.7%

5,490

0.0%

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 i5-7440HQ is on rank 388, so the Core i5-7440HQ offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2104

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11049%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2086%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1853%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1432%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

100%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

96%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

96%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

96%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

100%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

99%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

96%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

95%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7440HQ

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

99%

#375

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

534%

#376

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

527%

#377

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

483%

#378

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

481%

#379

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

477%

#381

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

460%

#382

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

442%

#383

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

441%

#384

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

429%

#388

Core i5-7440HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#390

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($309) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2104 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2104	Core i5-7440HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-7440HQ ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($309 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2104	Core i5-7440HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon W-2104 Benchmark Check

Core i5-7440HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2104 and Core i5-7440HQ

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 i5-7440HQ

The Core i5-7440HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,490 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-2104 and Core i5-7440HQ share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2104 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-7440HQ — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-7440HQ (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-2104 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7440HQ uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2104 scores 5,530 against the Core i5-7440HQ's 5,490 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2104. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2104 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7440HQ.

Feature	Xeon W-2104	Core i5-7440HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+14%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8.25 MB (total)+38%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Kaby Lake-H (2017)
PassMark	5,530	5,490
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,277

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2104 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7440HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2104	Core i5-7440HQ
Socket	LGA2066	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2104) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7440HQ). The Core i5-7440HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-2104 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7440HQ targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7440HQ rivals Ryzen 5 2500U.