Xeon W-2170B vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2170B

14 / 28

24,448

0.0%

24,613

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

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 AI Max PRO 380

#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%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

95%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

94%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

93%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

92%

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 AI Max PRO 380 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W-2170B	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 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.

Insight	Xeon W-2170B	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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 AI Max PRO 380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2170B and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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 AI Max PRO 380

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2170B packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2170B has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2170B versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 13% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-2170B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2170B scores 24,448 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2170B vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.

Feature	Xeon W-2170B	Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.9 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	19.25 MB (total)+20%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Strix Halo (2025)
PassMark	24,448	24,613

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2170B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.