Xeon W-2133 vs Xeon E5-1660 v3
Xeon W-2133
Xeon E5-1660 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-2133 is positioned at rank 618 and the Xeon E5-1660 v3 is on rank 824, so the Xeon W-2133 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-2133
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1660 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-1660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) | ✅ More affordable ($198) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-1660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+211%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) | ✅ More affordable ($198) |
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-2133 and Xeon E5-1660 v3
Xeon W-2133
The Xeon W-2133 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 6 cores and 12 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): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $617.
Xeon E5-1660 v3
The Xeon E5-1660 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,582 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2133 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-1660 v3 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-1660 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2133 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 v3 — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2133 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W-2133 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1660 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2133 scores 12,615 against the Xeon E5-1660 v3's 12,582 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-2133. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2133 vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660 v3.
| Feature | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-1660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+142% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 12,615 | 12,582 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,292 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,647 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2133 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1660 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-1660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2133) / not specified (Xeon E5-1660 v3). Primary use case: Xeon W-2133 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2133 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-1660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2133 launched at $617 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1660 v3 debuted at $1080. At current prices ($617 vs $198), the Xeon E5-1660 v3 is $419 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2133 delivers 20.4 pts/$ vs 63.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1660 v3 — making the Xeon E5-1660 v3 the 102.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-1660 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $617-43% | $1080 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $617 | $198-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.4 | 63.5+211% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2014 |
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