Xeon W-2170B vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

Xeon W-2170B

14 Cores28 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2170B

14 / 28

24,448

+1.0%

24,216

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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-2170B

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

114%

#47

Xeon W-2170B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

90%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

77%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

74%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

74%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

70%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

70%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

70%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

78%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

107%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

106%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

105%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

105%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

104%

#80

Ryzen 7 7700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $246

104%

#81

Core i5-13400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $180

103%

#82

Core i3-12100T

MSRP: $125|Avg: $90

103%

#83

Core i7-11700F

MSRP: $298|Avg: $150

103%

#84

Core i3-10105F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $65

102%

#85

Core i5-9400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

101%

#86

Core i7-12700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

101%

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

101%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

101%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

100%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

100%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

99%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

99%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

97%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

97%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

97%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

96%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

96%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

96%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

96%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

96%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

96%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

95%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

95%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (2024) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W-2170B	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W-2170B (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W-2170B	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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-2170B Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2170B and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

Xeon W-2170B

The Xeon W-2170B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,448 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,216 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2170B packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-2170B has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2170B versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-2170B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2170B scores 24,448 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 24,216 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-2170B. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2170B vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G.

Feature	Xeon W-2170B	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	19.25 MB (total)+20%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	24,448	24,216

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2170B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.