Xeon W-2170B
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

Xeon W-2170B vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

Intel

Xeon W-2170B

14 Cores28 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

8 Cores16 Thrd8 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 7840U

#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
109%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
108%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
107%
#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#97
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
96%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
95%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
94%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
93%
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 7840U (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and LPDDR5x, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon W-2170BRyzen 7 PRO 7840U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 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.
InsightXeon W-2170BRyzen 7 PRO 7840U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2170B and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,531 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-2170B packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon W-2170B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2170B scores 24,448 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U's 24,531 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2170B vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U.

FeatureXeon W-2170BRyzen 7 PRO 7840U
Cores / Threads
14 / 28+75%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
5.1 GHz+19%
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB (total)+20%
16 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
8 MB+700%
Process
14 nm
4 nm-71%
Architecture
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark
24,448
24,531
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2170B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-2170BRyzen 7 PRO 7840U
Socket
LGA2066
FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%