Xeon W-2102

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-2102

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon W-2102 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,742 Rank: 1070
Rank Name Score Visual
1066 Pentium Gold 4415U 4,748
+0.1%
1067 Core i3-7130U 4,747
+0.1%
1068 Core i7-2920XM 4,747
+0.1%
1069 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,747
+0.1%
1070 Xeon W-2102 4,742
1071 Xeon E5-2670 4,742
+0%
1072 Core i7-4550U 4,739
-0.1%
1073 Core i5-7440HQ 4,737
-0.1%
1074 Celeron G4900T 4,737
-0.1%
1075 Core i5-2450P 4,737
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W-2102 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,691 Rank: 974
Rank Name Score Visual
970 Core i3-9100TE 4,693
+0%
971 Core i7-2820QM 4,692
+0%
972 Core i7-3612QM 4,692
+0%
973 Core i7 940 4,692
+0%
974 Xeon W-2102 4,691
975 Xeon D-1537 4,690
+-0%
976 Core i7-3615QM 4,690
+-0%
977 Core i7-3630QM 4,689
+-0%
978 FX-6350 4,689
+-0%
979 Core i3-1115G4E 4,689
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W-2102 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,776 Rank: 1086
Rank Name Score Visual
1082 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,778
+0%
1083 Core i7-2860QM 4,777
+0%
1084 Core i5-7300U 4,777
+0%
1085 Core i7-3687U 4,777
+0%
1086 Xeon W-2102 4,776
1087 EPYC 7281 4,775
+-0%
1088 Pentium G3260 4,775
+-0%
1089 Core i7-4500U 4,773
-0.1%
1090 Core i7-2600S 4,770
-0.1%
1091 Xeon D-1587 4,769
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2102 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,656 Rank: 801
Rank Name Score Visual
797 Xeon D-2123IT 4,658
+0%
798 Core i5-8305G 4,658
+0%
799 Core i7-4810MQ 4,658
+0%
800 Core i5-4670 4,657
+0%
801 Xeon W-2102 4,656
802 Core i7-8565U 4,656
+0%
803 Core i7-3920XM 4,656
+0%
804 Core i7-3840QM 4,656
+0%
805 Core i7-4722HQ 4,656
+0%
806 Core i5-10210U 4,655
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2102 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,583 Rank: 949
Rank Name Score Visual
945 Core i5-3450 4,586
+0.1%
946 Core i5-6440HQ 4,585
+0%
947 Xeon W3570 4,585
+0%
948 Core i3-1115G4E 4,584
+0%
949 Xeon W-2102 4,583
950 Core i5-2500K 4,583
+0%
951 Core i7-950 4,583
+0%
952 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,583
+0%
953 Pentium Gold G5620 4,582
+-0%
954 Core i5-4430 4,582
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2102 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,687 Rank: 758
Rank Name Score Visual
754 Core i3-8100T 4,689
+0%
755 Core i5-7440EQ 4,688
+0%
756 Xeon E3-1220 v3 4,688
+0%
757 Core i7-4910MQ 4,688
+0%
758 Xeon W-2102 4,687
759 Core i5-6350HQ 4,687
+0%
760 Core i5-6600T 4,687
+0%
761 Core i7-4820K 4,687
+0%
762 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,687
+0%
763 Core i5-7500T 4,686
+-0%

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Xeon W-2102 Details

Built on Intel's Skylake-W microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the Xeon W-2102 was released in August 2017 as part of Intel's workstation-focused Xeon W series. Designed for professional workstations, this processor features a 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a base clock of 2.9 GHz and no turbo boost capability, due to its locked multiplier. The chip is packaged in FCLGA-2066 and operates at a TDP of 120 W, requiring robust cooling solutions in high-performance environments. It supports quad-channel DDR4 memory up to 2666 MT/s and includes ECC memory support, making it suitable for mission-critical applications where data integrity is paramount.

The Xeon W-2102 includes 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, 4 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 8.25 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain high performance in memory-intensive workloads. It supports a range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, enhancing performance in scientific computing, rendering, and simulation tasks. The processor also features Intel’s vPro technology, which enables robust remote management and security features, along with virtualization support via VT-x and VT-d, facilitating efficient virtual machine deployment.

Despite its age, the Xeon W-2102 delivers solid performance for its era. In benchmark testing, it achieved a multicore score of 4,691, ranking #974 among 2,060 processors, and a single-core score of 4,776, placing it at #1,086. Its overall score of 4,742 puts it at #1,070, showing a balanced performance profile with a slight edge in single-threaded tasks. While it lags significantly behind modern high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, it remains competitive with many mid-tier processors from the late 2010s.

The Xeon W-2102 lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU for any visual output, which aligns with its workstation focus on raw processing power rather than multimedia capabilities. Its PCIe 3.0 support provides 48 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed expansion for multiple storage drives or GPUs. While outdated by today’s standards, the W-2102 remains a viable option for legacy systems or workloads that prioritize ECC memory, virtualization, and stable multi-threaded performance over cutting-edge clock speeds.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W-2102 is a relic of the past, but it still holds relevance in niche professional environments where its robust feature set and compatibility with older server-grade platforms justify its continued use. Its strengths lie in reliability, ECC support, and enterprise-grade virtualization features—qualities that remain valuable in certain workstation and server scenarios, even if it cannot compete with modern processors in raw performance.
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Intel Xeon W-2102

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-2102
Family: Xeon
Series: W-2000
Model Number: W-2102
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket
Package: FCLGA-2066
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 120 W
Release Price: $202.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 8.25 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 512 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 71.53 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 48
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 484 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX Secure Key SMEP IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD AVX-512
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