Xeon W-2102 vs i7-7800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.10
+154%
Xeon W-2102
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
3.19

Core i7-7800X outperforms Xeon W-2102 by a whopping 154% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9241601
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.106.02
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Xeon W
Power efficiency5.482.52
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)29 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$202

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2102 has 94% better value for money than i7-7800X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3529
L1 cache384 KB256 KB
L2 cache6 MB4 MB
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)8.25 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 i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102 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)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size128 GB512 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2848

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.

i7-7800X 8.10
+154%
Xeon W-2102 3.19

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.

i7-7800X 12865
+154%
Xeon W-2102 5073

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.10 3.19
Recency 30 May 2017 29 August 2017
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 120 Watt

i7-7800X has a 153.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Xeon W-2102, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 16.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2102 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2102 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Xeon W-2102, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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