Xeon W-2245 vs Core i5-11600K

Xeon W-2245

8 Cores16 Thrd155 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Core i5-11600K

6 Cores12 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2245

8 / 16

19,422

0.0%

19,520

+0.5%

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.

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-2245

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

144%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

113%

#53

Xeon W-2245

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

97%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

93%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

93%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

88%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

88%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

88%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

85%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

85%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

83%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

79%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

78%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11600K

#130

Core i7-12700

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

105%

#131

Core Ultra 5 245T

MSRP: $270|Avg: $270

105%

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

104%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

103%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

103%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

103%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

103%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

102%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

102%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

102%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

102%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

102%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

101%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

100%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

100%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

100%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

98%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

98%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

98%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

98%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

98%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

98%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

97%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

97%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

97%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

96%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

96%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

96%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

96%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2245 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2245	Core i5-11600K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($170)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-11600K ($170), 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 ($170 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2245	Core i5-11600K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($170)

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-2245 Benchmark Check

Core i5-11600K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2245 and Core i5-11600K

Xeon W-2245

The Xeon W-2245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,422 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-11600K

The Core i5-11600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,520 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2245 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11600K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2245 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-2245 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i5-11600K — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-11600K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i5-11600K is built on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2245 scores 19,422 against the Core i5-11600K's 19,520 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-11600K. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-2245 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11600K.

Feature	Xeon W-2245	Core i5-11600K
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
L3 Cache	16.5 MB+38%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Rocket Lake (2021)
PassMark	19,422	19,520

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2245 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-11600K uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2245	Core i5-11600K
Socket	LGA2066	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2245) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11600K). The Core i5-11600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 750), while the Xeon W-2245 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11600K targets Desktop.