Xeon W-2225 vs Core i7-5930K
Xeon W-2225
Core i7-5930K
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.
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. The Xeon W-2225 is positioned at rank 898 and the Core i7-5930K is on rank 849, so the Core i7-5930K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2225
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5930K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2225 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2225 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+175%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
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-2225 and Core i7-5930K
Xeon W-2225
The Xeon W-2225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,425 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-5930K
The Core i7-5930K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,369 points. Launch price was $613.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2225 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-5930K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-5930K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-5930K — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2225 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-5930K is built on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2225 scores 10,425 against the Core i7-5930K's 10,369 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-2225. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225 vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5930K.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+24% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+17% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB | 15 MB (total)+82% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell-E (2014) |
| PassMark | 10,425 | 10,369 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2225 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5930K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2225) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-5930K). Primary use case: Core i7-5930K targets High End Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-5930K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High End Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2225 launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Core i7-5930K debuted at $583. At current prices ($150 vs $410), the Xeon W-2225 is $260 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2225 delivers 69.5 pts/$ vs 25.3 pts/$ for the Core i7-5930K — making the Xeon W-2225 the 93.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1166 | $583-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-63% | $410 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.5+175% | 25.3 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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