Xeon W-2225 vs Core i7-9700T

Xeon W-2225

4 Cores8 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Core i7-9700T

8 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2225

4 / 8

10,425

0.0%

10,618

+1.9%

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. The Xeon W-2225 is positioned at rank #898 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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-2225

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

23246%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4389%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3900%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3013%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

100%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

95%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

94%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

94%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

93%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

93%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

92%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

92%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

100%

#899

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

100%

#906

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Xeon E5-2440

MSRP: $728|Avg: $249

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700T

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

116%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

116%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

115%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

115%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

114%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

114%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

113%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

112%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

112%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

112%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

111%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

108%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

108%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

102%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

101%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

100%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

97%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

92%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

90%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

90%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

86%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

85%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

84%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

79%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

74%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

73%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

72%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

72%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

70%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($150) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2225 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core i7-9700T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($276)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-9700T ($276), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($126 less, 84% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core i7-9700T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+81%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($276)

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-2225 Benchmark Check

Core i7-9700T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2225 and Core i7-9700T

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 i7-9700T

The Core i7-9700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,618 points. Launch price was $323.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2225 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9700T offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i7-9700T — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2225 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-9700T is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2225 scores 10,425 against the Core i7-9700T's 10,618 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i7-9700T. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700T.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i7-9700T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+7%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+105%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8.25 MB	12 MB (total)+45%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	10,425	10,618+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2225 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9700T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i7-9700T
Socket	LGA2066	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2225) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700T). The Core i7-9700T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-2225 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700T targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i7-9700T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2225 launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700T debuted at $323. At current prices ($150 vs $276), the Xeon W-2225 is $126 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2225 delivers 69.5 pts/$ vs 38.5 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700T — making the Xeon W-2225 the 57.5% better value option.