i7-990X vs Xeon W-2123

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2123
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 120 Watt
5.33
+18.4%
Core i7-990X
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.50

Xeon W-2123 outperforms Core i7-990X by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11801320
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.180.23
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency4.203.27
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Gulftown (2010−2011)
Release date29 August 2017 (7 years ago)24 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294$1,104

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2123 has 3457% better value for money than i7-990X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.46 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.73 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size484 mm2239 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data68 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1366,LGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE46 Bit36 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size512 GB24 GB
Max memory channels43
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes48no data

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.

Xeon W-2123 5.33
+18.4%
i7-990X 4.50

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.

Xeon W-2123 8474
+18.5%
i7-990X 7153

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.

Xeon W-2123 1202
+116%
i7-990X 557

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.

Xeon W-2123 4324
+65.9%
i7-990X 2606

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.33 4.50
Recency 29 August 2017 24 February 2011
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 130 Watt

Xeon W-2123 has a 18.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

i7-990X, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Xeon W-2123 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-990X in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2123 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-990X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2123 and Core i7-990X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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