Xeon W-2275 vs Core i9-7960X

Xeon W-2275

14 Cores28 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Core i9-7960X

16 Cores32 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2275

14 / 28

27,974

0.0%

28,020

+0.2%

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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.

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-2275

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

110%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

110%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

109%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

109%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

106%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

106%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

105%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

104%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

104%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

103%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

103%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

102%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

100%

#334

Xeon W-2275

MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500

100%

#335

Xeon Gold 6430

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850

99%

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

99%

#337

EPYC 7F72

MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131

99%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

98%

#339

Xeon w7-3555

MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199

98%

#340

Xeon w7-3445

MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596

98%

#341

EPYC 9275F

MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439

98%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

98%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

97%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

96%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

96%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

96%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

94%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7960X

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

419%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

167%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

417%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

167%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

415%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

415%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

408%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

404%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

134%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

401%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

401%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

401%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

127%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

401%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

401%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

119%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

400%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

110%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

400%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

399%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

397%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

393%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

100%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

393%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

90%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

392%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

391%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

391%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

82%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

81%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

388%

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 ($500) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2275 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2275	Core i9-7960X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)	✅ More affordable ($185)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-7960X ($185), 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 ($315 less, 63% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2275	Core i9-7960X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+171%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)	✅ More affordable ($185)

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-2275 Benchmark Check

Core i9-7960X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2275 and Core i9-7960X

Xeon W-2275

The Xeon W-2275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,974 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i9-7960X

The Core i9-7960X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 28,020 points. Launch price was $1,699.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2275 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Core i9-7960X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-7960X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2275 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7960X — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2275 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i9-7960X is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2275 scores 27,974 against the Core i9-7960X's 28,020 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-7960X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,000 vs 22,189 (15.5% advantage for the Core i9-7960X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,596 vs 1,394, a 13.5% lead for the Xeon W-2275 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2275 vs 22 MB (total) on the Core i9-7960X.

Feature	Xeon W-2275	Core i9-7960X
Cores / Threads	14 / 28	16 / 32+14%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+18%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	19.25 MB	22 MB (total)+14%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	27,974	28,020
Cinebench R23 Multi	19,000	22,189+17%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,596+14%	1,394
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,000	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA2066 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2275 versus 2666 on the Core i9-7960X — the Core i9-7960X supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2275 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon W-2275) vs 44 (Core i9-7960X) — the Xeon W-2275 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C422 (Xeon W-2275) and X299 (Core i9-7960X).

Feature	Xeon W-2275	Core i9-7960X
Socket	LGA2066	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	2666+66550%
Max RAM Capacity	1024 GB+838860700%	128
RAM Channels	4	4
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	48+9%	44

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Core i9-7960X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2275) vs true (Core i9-7960X). Primary use case: Xeon W-2275 targets Professional Content Creation / VFX. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2275 rivals Core i9-10940X.

Feature	Xeon W-2275	Core i9-7960X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Professional Content Creation / VFX	—

💰

Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2275 launched at $1112 MSRP, while the Core i9-7960X debuted at $1699. At current prices ($500 vs $185), the Core i9-7960X is $315 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2275 delivers 55.9 pts/$ vs 151.5 pts/$ for the Core i9-7960X — making the Core i9-7960X the 92.1% better value option.