Intel Xeon W-2191B vs Intel Core i7-7700

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Intel Xeon W-2191B or Intel Xeon W-2191B – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon W-2191B features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2191B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2191B Name Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 7
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2191B has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2191B is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-7700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
36 Threads 8
None None 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
18 CPU Cores 4
18x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2191B does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-7700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
512.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2191B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-7700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake W Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 310 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.8 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
28788
28788
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
8647
8647

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
14308
14308
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4081
4081

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
9768
9768
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4284
4284

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2965
2965
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
901
901

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1405
1405
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1272
1272

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1168
1168
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1066
1066

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
186
186
Intel Core i7-7700
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
186
186