Xeon W-2140B vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Xeon W-2140B
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2140B
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2140B | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2140B | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ 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-2140B and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Xeon W-2140B
The Xeon W-2140B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,319 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 17,466 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2140B packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2140B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2140B versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W-2140B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2140B scores 17,319 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U's 17,466 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2140B vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.
| Feature | Xeon W-2140B | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.9 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB (total) | 16 MB+45% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 6 MB+500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 17,319 | 17,466 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2140B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2140B | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2140B) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon W-2140B requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W-2140B | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 740M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
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