Xeon W-3375 vs i7-2600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2600K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.56
Xeon W-3375
2021
38 cores / 76 threads, 270 Watt
38.31
+976%

Xeon W-3375 outperforms i7-2600K by a whopping 976% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking151783
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ice Lake-W (2021)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)29 July 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$317no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)38
Threads876
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB57 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data83 °C
Number of transistors995 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375 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
SocketLGA1155FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375.

PCIe version2.04
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i7-2600K 3.56
Xeon W-3375 38.31
+976%

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.

i7-2600K 5489
Xeon W-3375 59069
+976%

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.

i7-2600K 667
Xeon W-3375 1818
+173%

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.

i7-2600K 2293
Xeon W-3375 17713
+672%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.56 38.31
Recency 3 January 2011 29 July 2021
Physical cores 4 38
Threads 8 76
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 270 Watt

i7-2600K has 184.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-3375, on the other hand, has a 976.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 850% more physical cores and 850% more threads, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon W-3375 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2600K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2600K is a desktop processor while Xeon W-3375 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2600K and Xeon W-3375, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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