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Xeon X5672
Xeon W-2102
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 X5672 is positioned at rank 670 and the Xeon W-2102 is on rank 551, so the Xeon W-2102 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5672
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2102
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5672 | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5672 | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+542%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($286) |
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 X5672 and Xeon W-2102
Xeon X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Xeon W-2102
The Xeon W-2102 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,098 points. Launch price was $202.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5672 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon W-2102's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5672 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2102 — a 21.5% clock advantage for the Xeon X5672 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon X5672 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W-2102 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5672 scores 5,036 against the Xeon W-2102's 5,098 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-2102. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672 vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2102.
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+24% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+45% | 8.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 5,036 | 5,098+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5672 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W-2102 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672) / not specified (Xeon W-2102). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5672 launched at $300 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2102 debuted at $202. At current prices ($44 vs $286), the Xeon X5672 is $242 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5672 delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 17.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2102 — making the Xeon X5672 the 146.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon W-2102 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $202-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $44-85% | $286 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.5+543% | 17.8 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2017 |
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