Xeon W-2170B
VS
Xeon Gold 6152

Xeon W-2170B vs Xeon Gold 6152

Intel

Xeon W-2170B

14 Cores28 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017
VS
Intel

Xeon Gold 6152

22 Cores44 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 Xeon Gold 6152

#21
Xeon Platinum 8260M
MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A
121%
#22
Xeon Platinum 8268
MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A
120%
#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
117%
#34
Xeon Gold 6152
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon W-2170B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon Gold 6152 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightXeon W-2170BXeon 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

InsightXeon W-2170BXeon Gold 6152
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 Xeon Gold 6152

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.

Intel

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.

FeatureXeon W-2170BXeon 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
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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.

FeatureXeon W-2170BXeon 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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2170B) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6152). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6152 rivals EPYC 7451.

FeatureXeon W-2170BXeon Gold 6152
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d