Xeon W-2133 vs Xeon E5-2640 v4
Xeon W-2133
Xeon E5-2640 v4
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 E5-2640 v4 is on rank 262, so the Xeon E5-2640 v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2133
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2640 v4
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 E5-2640 v4
The Xeon E5-2640 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,470 points. Launch price was $939.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2133 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2640 v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2133 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v4 — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2133 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W-2133 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2133 scores 12,615 against the Xeon E5-2640 v4's 12,470 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-2133. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2133 vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2640 v4.
| Feature | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total) | 25 MB+203% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,615+1% | 12,470 |
| 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 E5-2640 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| 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 E5-2640 v4). Primary use case: Xeon W-2133 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2133 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2133 | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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