Xeon W-2140B vs Xeon E-2288G

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 Xeon E-2288G

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#120

Xeon E-2288G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

95%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon E-2288G delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon W-2140B in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon W-2140B	Xeon E-2288G
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 (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon W-2140B	Xeon E-2288G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Xeon E-2288G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2140B and Xeon E-2288G

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.

Xeon E-2288G

The Xeon E-2288G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,465 points. Launch price was $539.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W-2140B and Xeon E-2288G share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2140B versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2288G — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2288G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W-2140B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2288G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2140B scores 17,319 against the Xeon E-2288G's 17,465 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E-2288G. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2140B vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2288G.

Feature	Xeon W-2140B	Xeon E-2288G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	5 GHz+19%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	11 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+45%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	17,319	17,465

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2140B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2288G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.