Xeon W-2150B vs Core i7-11700
Xeon W-2150B
Core i7-11700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2150B
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-11700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2150B | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($274) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2150B | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($274) |
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-2150B and Core i7-11700
Xeon W-2150B
The Xeon W-2150B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 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: 20,486 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-11700
The Core i7-11700 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,625 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2150B packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-11700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2150B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2150B versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-11700 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-11700 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon W-2150B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-11700 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2150B scores 20,486 against the Core i7-11700's 20,625 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-11700. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2150B vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-11700.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+16% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,486 | 20,625 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 11,463 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,410 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,324 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2150B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-11700 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon W-2150B supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2150B) vs 2 (Core i7-11700). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2150B) vs 20 (Core i7-11700) — the Xeon W-2150B offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2150B) and LGA1200 (Core i7-11700).
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | 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
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i7-11700 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon W-2150B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-11700 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-11700 rivals Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2150B launched at $499 MSRP, while the Core i7-11700 debuted at $323. At current prices ($400 vs $274), the Core i7-11700 is $126 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2150B delivers 51.2 pts/$ vs 75.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-11700 — making the Core i7-11700 the 38% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Core i7-11700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $323-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $274-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.2 | 75.3+47% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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