Xeon W-2123 vs Core i7-7700
Xeon W-2123
Core i7-7700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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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-2123 is positioned at rank 497 and the Core i7-7700 is on rank 574, so the Xeon W-2123 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-2123
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2123 | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2123 | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+240%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($342) | ✅ More affordable ($102) |
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-2123 and Core i7-7700
Xeon W-2123
The Xeon W-2123 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,519 points. Launch price was $294.
Core i7-7700
The Core i7-7700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,642 points. Launch price was $303.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-7700 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2123 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-7700 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-7700 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-2123 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7700 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2123 scores 8,519 against the Core i7-7700's 8,642 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-7700. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2123 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7700.
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total)+3% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,519 | 8,642+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,435 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,172 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,215 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2123 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7700 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon W-2123 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2123) vs 2 (Core i7-7700). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2123) vs 16 (Core i7-7700) — the Xeon W-2123 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2123) and 100-series,200-series (Core i7-7700).
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB+700% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+200% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon W-2123 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon W-2123) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-7700). The Core i7-7700 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-2123 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-7700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-7700 rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2123 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i7-7700 debuted at $272. At current prices ($342 vs $102), the Core i7-7700 is $240 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2123 delivers 24.9 pts/$ vs 84.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-7700 — making the Core i7-7700 the 109.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2123 | Core i7-7700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $272-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $342 | $102-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.9 | 84.7+240% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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