Xeon W-2175
CPU·Mid-Range

Xeon W-2175

Intel

PassMark

23,507

MSRP

$1947

AVG Price

$180

15 October 2017 (8 years ago)
140 Watt
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)

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Overview

The Xeon W-2175 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,507 points. Launch price was $1,947.

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-2175

#68
EPYC 9454
MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576
117%
#69
Xeon Platinum 8160M
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350
116%
#70
EPYC 7282
MSRP: $650|Avg: $199
116%
#71
Xeon E5-2670
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60
114%
#72
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
110%
#73
Xeon E5-2687W
MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70
110%
#74
Xeon W-2155
MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150
106%
#75
Xeon E3-1240
MSRP: $273|Avg: $39
105%
#76
Xeon Gold 6150
MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196
103%
#77
Xeon E5-4627 v2
MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70
103%
#78
EPYC 7543
MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468
103%
#79
Xeon w7-3465X
MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468
103%
#80
Xeon E5-2623 v3
MSRP: $444|Avg: $50
102%
#81
Xeon E3-1280 v2
MSRP: $315|Avg: $50
101%
#82
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
101%
#83
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
100%
#84
Xeon E5-1620 v2
MSRP: $294|Avg: $50
100%
#85
EPYC 7F32
MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179
99%
#86
Xeon E5-4610
MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50
99%
#87
Opteron 6328
MSRP: $575|Avg: $42
97%
#88
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
96%
#89
Xeon W-2145
MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145
95%
#90
Xeon E7450
MSRP: $417|Avg: $80
95%
#91
Xeon E5-2660
MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65
95%
#92
Opteron 6344
MSRP: $415|Avg: $49
95%
#93
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
94%
#94
Xeon w9-3575X
MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675
94%
#95
Xeon W3580
MSRP: $294|Avg: $30
93%
#96
Xeon E5-4650
MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71
93%
#97
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
92%
#98
Xeon X3460
MSRP: $316|Avg: $25
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon W-2175 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low430 FPS
medium380 FPS
high329 FPS
ultra298 FPS
1440p
low378 FPS
medium339 FPS
high294 FPS
ultra257 FPS
4k
low245 FPS
medium219 FPS
high204 FPS
ultra178 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low207 FPS
medium171 FPS
high149 FPS
ultra134 FPS
1440p
low184 FPS
medium155 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra122 FPS
4k
low117 FPS
medium95 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra68 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080p
low371 FPS
medium331 FPS
high298 FPS
ultra247 FPS
1440p
low264 FPS
medium233 FPS
high217 FPS
ultra192 FPS
4k
low166 FPS
medium138 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra112 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low414 FPS
medium331 FPS
high297 FPS
ultra272 FPS
1440p
low347 FPS
medium281 FPS
high256 FPS
ultra228 FPS
4k
low248 FPS
medium212 FPS
high198 FPS
ultra165 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p
low213 FPS
medium200 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1440p
low154 FPS
medium139 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4k
low102 FPS
medium90 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra64 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low588 FPS
medium588 FPS
high588 FPS
ultra588 FPS
1440p
low588 FPS
medium588 FPS
high588 FPS
ultra567 FPS
4k
low511 FPS
medium426 FPS
high383 FPS
ultra317 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low588 FPS
medium588 FPS
high537 FPS
ultra455 FPS
1440p
low528 FPS
medium468 FPS
high394 FPS
ultra356 FPS
4k
low339 FPS
medium308 FPS
high269 FPS
ultra237 FPS
Once Human

Once Human

1080p
low203 FPS
medium175 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra112 FPS
1440p
low174 FPS
medium154 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra97 FPS
4k
low109 FPS
medium95 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra64 FPS
Palworld

Palworld

1080p
low286 FPS
medium276 FPS
high224 FPS
ultra196 FPS
1440p
low257 FPS
medium244 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra172 FPS
4k
low171 FPS
medium161 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra112 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low167 FPS
medium147 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra97 FPS
1440p
low139 FPS
medium118 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra79 FPS
4k
low73 FPS
medium67 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra41 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon W-2175 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-2175 is a 14-core / 28-thread processor based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.3 GHz from a base frequency of 2.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 19.25 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 23,507, placing it in the Mid-Range performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationXeon W-2175
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units14C / 28T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4.3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designSkylake (server) (2017−2018)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores19.25 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor484 mm2
Bus SpeedData bus frequency4 × 8 GT/s
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score23,507
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2175 fits into the LGA2066 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666 memory.

SpecificationXeon W-2175
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorserver
SeriesProduct familyIntel Xeon W
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA2066
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1 (Uniprocessor)
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Power & Cooling

The Xeon W-2175 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 140 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationXeon W-2175
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload140 Watt
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $180 (MSRP: $1947), the Xeon W-2175 delivers 131 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #628 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationXeon W-2175
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$1947
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$180
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$1,947
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#628
Release DateLaunch date15 October 2017 (8 years ago)
Release Year2017
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

Typeserver
SeriesIntel Xeon W
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$1,947
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date15 October 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture CodenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)
Performance Ranking Position628

Technical Specifications

15 specs

Cores14
Threads28
Bus TypeDMI 3.0
Die Size484 mm2
L1 Cache64K (per core)
L2 Cache1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache19.25 MB (total)
Bus Speed4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier25
Max Frequency4.3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency2.5 GHz
Process Technology14 nm
Windows 11 Compatible+
Max Case Temperature (TCase)66 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA2066
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)140 Watt
Max Processors In Config1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

5 specs

RAM TypesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
Memory Channels4
Memory Bandwidth85.33 GB/s
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity512 GB

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