Xeon W-2123 vs i7-14700HX

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700HX
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 55 Watt
24.32
+341%

Core i7-14700HX outperforms Xeon W-2123 by a whopping 341% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2151166
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data8.73
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXIntel Xeon W
Power efficiency40.484.20
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)29 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores20 (Icosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads288
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate157 MHz4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache80 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache2 MB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache33 MB (shared)8.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm14 nm
Die size257 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C64 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size192 GB512 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel® Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1648

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-14700HX 24.32
+341%
Xeon W-2123 5.51

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-14700HX 37376
+341%
Xeon W-2123 8471

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-14700HX 2502
+108%
Xeon W-2123 1201

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-14700HX 13610
+214%
Xeon W-2123 4334

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.32 5.51
Recency 8 January 2024 29 August 2017
Physical cores 20 4
Threads 28 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 120 Watt

i7-14700HX has a 341.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 400% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and 118.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2123 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-14700HX is a notebook processor while Xeon W-2123 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-14700HX and Xeon W-2123, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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