Xeon W-2225 vs Xeon E-2126G
Xeon W-2225
Xeon E-2126G
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 Xeon E-2126G is on rank 1001, so the Xeon W-2225 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 Xeon E-2126G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($230) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+53%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($150) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($230) |
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 Xeon E-2126G
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.
Xeon E-2126G
The Xeon E-2126G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,437 points. Launch price was $255.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2225 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2126G offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E-2126G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2126G — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2225 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2126G is built on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2225 scores 10,425 against the Xeon E-2126G's 10,437 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E-2126G. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2126G.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+2% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+24% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB | 12 MB (total)+45% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,425 | 10,437 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2225 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2126G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2225 launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2126G debuted at $2702. At current prices ($150 vs $230), the Xeon W-2225 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2225 delivers 69.5 pts/$ vs 45.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2126G — making the Xeon W-2225 the 42% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E-2126G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1166-57% | $2702 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-35% | $230 |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.5+53% | 45.4 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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