Xeon W-2102 vs W3690

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3690
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.55
+42.6%
Xeon W-2102
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 120 Watt
3.19

Xeon W3690 outperforms Xeon W-2102 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3690 and Xeon W-2102 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13121614
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.885.68
Market segmentServerServer
Seriesno dataIntel Xeon W
Power efficiency3.312.52
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date14 February 2011 (13 years ago)29 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$450$202

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2102 has 202% better value for money than Xeon W3690.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W3690 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 speed3.46 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.73 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data29
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size239 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data66 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3690 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1366,LGA1366FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3690 and Xeon W-2102. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switching++
PAE40 Bit46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-

Security technologies

Xeon W3690 and Xeon W-2102 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W3690 and Xeon W-2102 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3690 and Xeon W-2102. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size24 GB512 GB
Max memory channels34
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W3690 and Xeon W-2102.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

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 W3690 4.55
+42.6%
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.

Xeon W3690 7234
+42.6%
Xeon W-2102 5073

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.55 3.19
Recency 14 February 2011 29 August 2017
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon W3690 has a 42.6% 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 6 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W3690 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2102 in performance tests.


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