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Xeon W-2191B
Xeon Platinum 8253
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2191B
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8253
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon Platinum 8253 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-SP (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon Platinum 8253 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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-2191B and Xeon Platinum 8253
Xeon W-2191B
The Xeon W-2191B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 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: 28,362 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon Platinum 8253
The Xeon Platinum 8253 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-SP (2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 28,165 points. Launch price was $3,115.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2191B packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8253 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon W-2191B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2191B versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8253 — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2191B (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon W-2191B uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8253 uses Cascade Lake-SP (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2191B scores 28,362 against the Xeon Platinum 8253's 28,165 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2191B. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2191B vs 22 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8253.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon Platinum 8253 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+13% | 16 / 32 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+43% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total)+13% | 22 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cascade Lake-SP (2018) |
| PassMark | 28,362 | 28,165 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2191B uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8253 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2191B versus 2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8253 — the Xeon Platinum 8253 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8253 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 512 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon W-2191B) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8253). Both provide 48 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon Platinum 8253 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | 2933+73225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 GB+52428700% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 6+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | 48 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon W-2191B targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8253 rivals EPYC 7402.
| Feature | Xeon W-2191B | Xeon Platinum 8253 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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