Xeon W-2140B

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-2140B

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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-2140B based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,578 Rank: 434
Rank Name Score Visual
430 Xeon Gold 6140 5,580
+0%
431 Core i5-10600K 5,580
+0%
432 Core i7-7800X 5,579
+0%
433 Core i5-8600 5,579
+0%
434 Xeon W-2140B 5,578
435 Ryzen 3 3300X 5,572
-0.1%
436 Xeon E5-2643 v4 5,569
-0.2%
437 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,569
-0.2%
438 Core i3-6320 5,568
-0.2%
439 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,566
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W-2140B based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,453 Rank: 413
Rank Name Score Visual
409 Core i7-6900K 5,465
+0.2%
410 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,464
+0.2%
411 Core i7-10700 5,462
+0.2%
412 Xeon E5-2648L v4 5,458
+0.1%
413 Xeon W-2140B 5,453
414 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,452
+-0%
415 Xeon Gold 6240 5,449
-0.1%
416 Core i7-6700K 5,447
-0.1%
417 Core i7-9700KF 5,445
-0.1%
418 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,440
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W-2140B based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,662 Rank: 447
Rank Name Score Visual
443 Core i5-6585R 5,673
+0.2%
444 Xeon W-2135 5,672
+0.2%
445 Core i5-10500 5,671
+0.2%
446 Core i5-10400F 5,665
+0.1%
447 Xeon W-2140B 5,662
448 Xeon W-3275 5,661
+-0%
449 Core i7-6700 5,661
+-0%
450 Ryzen 5 4500 5,661
+-0%
451 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,659
-0.1%
452 Xeon Gold 6348 5,659
-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-2140B based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,005 Rank: 383
Rank Name Score Visual
379 Core 5 120U 5,008
+0.1%
380 Xeon W-3223 5,007
+0%
381 Xeon Gold 5215 5,007
+0%
382 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,006
+0%
383 Xeon W-2140B 5,005
384 Core i9-10900T 4,999
-0.1%
385 Core i7-6900K 4,997
-0.2%
386 Ryzen 9 4900HS 4,997
-0.2%
387 Xeon E-2336 4,996
-0.2%
388 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,993
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2140B based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,101 Rank: 371
Rank Name Score Visual
367 Xeon E-2278G 5,106
+0.1%
368 Xeon E-2356G 5,106
+0.1%
369 Core i9-11900T 5,104
+0.1%
370 Xeon Gold 5118 5,103
+0%
371 Xeon W-2140B 5,101
372 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,100
+-0%
373 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,099
+-0%
374 Core i7-7820X 5,096
-0.1%
375 Xeon Silver 4214 5,095
-0.1%
376 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,094
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2140B based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,165 Rank: 305
Rank Name Score Visual
301 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,170
+0.1%
302 Xeon Gold 6126 5,169
+0.1%
303 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,169
+0.1%
304 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,167
+0%
305 Xeon W-2140B 5,165
306 Core i5-12400F 5,165
+0%
307 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,160
-0.1%
308 Core i9-10900F 5,158
-0.1%
309 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,157
-0.2%
310 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,156
-0.2%

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Xeon W-2140B Details

For professionals and workstation users requiring high single-threaded performance with robust multi-threaded scaling, the Intel Xeon W-2140B remains a compelling option despite its age. Launched in December 2017, this processor is built on Intel's Skylake-W architecture and was designed for high-end workstations demanding reliability, memory capacity, and advanced instruction sets. As of March 2026, it is a mature platform, but its performance and feature set still hold value in niche professional environments.

The Xeon W-2140B is a dual-socket capable processor featuring eight cores and sixteen threads thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz and can boost up to 4.2 GHz on a single core, supported by a 14 nm manufacturing process. It is manufactured on Intel's Basin Falls platform and uses the FCLGA-2066 socket, requiring a compatible motherboard with LGA-2066 support. With a 120 W TDP, it demands substantial cooling, making it better suited for systems with adequate thermal management.

Memory performance is a standout aspect, with quad-channel DDR4-2666 support and a maximum memory capacity of 524 GB. The processor supports ECC memory, an essential feature for data integrity in server and workstation applications. Its cache hierarchy includes 0.25 MiB of L1 data and instruction cache per core, 8 MiB of L2 cache, and a shared 11 MiB L3 cache, enabling efficient data access for compute-intensive workloads.

The Xeon W-2140B supports a broad range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512, which are critical for scientific computing, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also includes Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x, VT-d, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for virtualized environments and remote management. Despite its powerful feature set, it lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU for visual output.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon W-2140B achieves an overall PassMark score of 5578, placing it at #434 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5662, ranking #447, while its multicore score reaches 5453, placing it at #413. This indicates that while its single-threaded performance is strong, its multicore capabilities are more modest compared to modern processors. It trails behind newer Intel Core and AMD Ryzen models in both single- and multi-core performance, but still competes with some high-end desktop CPUs from the late 2010s.

The processor is positioned as a workstation-grade solution, ideal for tasks such as video editing, CAD design, and engineering simulations where memory bandwidth and ECC support are critical. While it no longer competes with current flagship CPUs in raw performance, its reliability, expandability, and compatibility with older workstation platforms ensure it remains relevant in legacy systems and specialized environments.
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Intel Xeon W-2140B

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-2140B
Family: Xeon
Series: W-2000
Model Number: W-2140B
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket
Package: FCLGA-2066
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 120 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 256 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 11 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 512 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 79.47 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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