Xeon W-2191B vs i7-7700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700K
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
6.07
Xeon W-2191B
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 140 Watt
17.65
+191%

Xeon W-2191B outperforms Core i7-7700K by a whopping 191% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1099353
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)Intel Xeon W
Power efficiency6.3111.93
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)21 December 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B 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)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads836
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier4223
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24.75 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data484 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C66 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA11512066
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64 GB512 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i7-7700K 6.07
Xeon W-2191B 17.65
+191%

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.

i7-7700K 9647
Xeon W-2191B 28034
+191%

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.

i7-7700K 1593
+32.4%
Xeon W-2191B 1203

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.

i7-7700K 5148
Xeon W-2191B 9572
+85.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.07 17.65
Recency 3 January 2017 21 December 2017
Physical cores 4 18
Threads 8 36
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 140 Watt

i7-7700K has 53.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-2191B, on the other hand, has a 190.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, and 350% more physical cores and 350% more threads.

The Xeon W-2191B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7700K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7700K is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2191B is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7700K and Xeon W-2191B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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