Xeon W-2140B vs Ryzen 7 2700X

Xeon W-2140B

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2017

Ryzen 7 2700X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.35 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2140B

8 / 16

17,319

0.0%

17,450

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

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-2140B

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

100%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 2700X

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

118%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

117%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

115%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

115%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

111%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

108%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

107%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

107%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

106%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

105%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

104%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

104%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

102%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

102%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

100%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

100%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

100%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

97%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

94%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

93%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

93%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

93%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

93%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

92%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

92%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

92%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

91%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

91%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

90%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

90%

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 ($99) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2140B is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2140B	Ryzen 7 2700X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($99)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 2700X ($100), 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 ($1 less, 1% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2140B	Ryzen 7 2700X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($99)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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-2140B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 2700X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2140B and Ryzen 7 2700X

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 7 2700X

The Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.35 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,450 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-2140B and Ryzen 7 2700X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2140B versus 4.35 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700X — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700X (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-2140B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2140B scores 17,319 against the Ryzen 7 2700X's 17,450 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700X. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2140B vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700X.

Feature	Xeon W-2140B	Ryzen 7 2700X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.35 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	11 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+45%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	17,319	17,450

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2140B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2140B	Ryzen 7 2700X
Socket	LGA2066	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2140B) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 2700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 2700X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon W-2140B	Ryzen 7 2700X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2140B launched at $294 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 2700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($99 vs $100), the Xeon W-2140B is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2140B delivers 174.9 pts/$ vs 174.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 2700X — making the Xeon W-2140B the 0.3% better value option.