
Xeon W-2170B vs Xeon Gold 6152

Xeon W-2170B

Xeon Gold 6152
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2170B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6152
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2170B | Xeon Gold 6152 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2170B | Xeon Gold 6152 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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-2170B and Xeon Gold 6152

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.

Xeon Gold 6152
The Xeon Gold 6152 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30.25 MB. L2 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,287 points. Launch price was $3,655.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2170B packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6152 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon Gold 6152 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2170B versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6152 — a 15% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2170B (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2170B scores 24,448 against the Xeon Gold 6152's 24,287 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2170B. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2170B vs 30.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6152.
| Feature | Xeon W-2170B | Xeon Gold 6152 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28 | 22 / 44+57% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+16% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total) | 30.25 MB+57% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 22 MB+2100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 24,448 | 24,287 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2170B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6152 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2170B | Xeon Gold 6152 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2170B) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6152). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6152 rivals EPYC 7451.
| Feature | Xeon W-2170B | Xeon Gold 6152 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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