Xeon W-2170B vs Xeon Gold 6208U

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 6208U

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

103%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

103%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

100%

#154

Xeon Gold 6208U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon W-2170B leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Gold 6208U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon W-2170B	Xeon Gold 6208U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon W-2170B	Xeon Gold 6208U
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.

Xeon W-2170B Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6208U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2170B and Xeon Gold 6208U

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 6208U

The Xeon Gold 6208U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 24,480 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2170B packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6208U offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6208U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2170B versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6208U — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2170B (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W-2170B is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2170B scores 24,448 against the Xeon Gold 6208U's 24,480 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6208U. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2170B vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6208U.

Feature	Xeon W-2170B	Xeon Gold 6208U
Cores / Threads	14 / 28	16 / 32+14%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+10%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.9 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	19.25 MB (total)	22 MB+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	—
PassMark	24,448	24,480

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2170B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6208U uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.