Xeon W-2225 vs Xeon E5-2660 v2
Xeon W-2225
Xeon E5-2660 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2660 v2 is on rank 931, 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 E5-2660 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($129) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+15%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($129) |
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 E5-2660 v2
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 E5-2660 v2
The Xeon E5-2660 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 10,353 points. Launch price was $850.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-2225 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2660 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2660 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2660 v2 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2225 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2660 v2 is built on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2225 scores 10,425 against the Xeon E5-2660 v2's 10,353 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2225. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225 vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2660 v2.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+53% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+86% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB | 25 MB (total)+203% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 10,425 | 10,353 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2225 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2660 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2225 launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2660 v2 debuted at $1393. At current prices ($150 vs $129), the Xeon E5-2660 v2 is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2225 delivers 69.5 pts/$ vs 80.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2660 v2 — making the Xeon E5-2660 v2 the 14.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2225 | Xeon E5-2660 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1166-16% | $1393 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $129-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.5 | 80.3+16% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2013 |
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