Xeon W-2150B vs Xeon Gold 6250
Xeon W-2150B
Xeon Gold 6250
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2150B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2150B | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2150B | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+398%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,000) |
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 Xeon Gold 6250
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.
Xeon Gold 6250
The Xeon Gold 6250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,552 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2150B packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6250 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 4.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6250 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon W-2150B is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2150B scores 20,486 against the Xeon Gold 6250's 20,552 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6250. L3 cache: 13.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2150B vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6250.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 MB (total) | 35.75 MB+160% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 20,486 | 20,552 |
| 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 Xeon Gold 6250 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2150B) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6250).
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2150B launched at $499 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6250 debuted at $3400. At current prices ($400 vs $2000), the Xeon W-2150B is $1600 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2150B delivers 51.2 pts/$ vs 10.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6250 — making the Xeon W-2150B the 133.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2150B | Xeon Gold 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-85% | $3400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400-80% | $2000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.2+397% | 10.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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