Xeon W-2145 vs Core i5-11600
Xeon W-2145
Core i5-11600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2145
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2145 | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2145 | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
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-2145 and Core i5-11600
Xeon W-2145
The Xeon W-2145 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,024 points. Launch price was $1,113.
Core i5-11600
The Core i5-11600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 17,912 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2145 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2145 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2145 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-11600 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-11600 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-2145 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11600 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2145 scores 18,024 against the Core i5-11600's 17,912 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2145. L3 cache: 11 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2145 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600.
| Feature | Xeon W-2145 | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+32% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+9% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,024 | 17,912 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,130 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2145 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-11600 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon W-2145 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2145) vs 2 (Core i5-11600). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2145) vs 20 (Core i5-11600) — the Xeon W-2145 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X299,Intel C422 (Xeon W-2145) and H470,Z490,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-11600).
| Feature | Xeon W-2145 | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB+300% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2145) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600). The Core i5-11600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon W-2145 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-11600 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2145 | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2145 launched at $1113 MSRP, while the Core i5-11600 debuted at $213. At current prices ($145 vs $140), the Core i5-11600 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2145 delivers 124.3 pts/$ vs 127.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-11600 — making the Core i5-11600 the 2.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2145 | Core i5-11600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1113 | $213-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $145 | $140-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 124.3 | 127.9+3% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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