Xeon W-2170B

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W-2170B

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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-2170B based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,773 Rank: 331
Rank Name Score Visual
327 EPYC 7542 5,786
+0.2%
328 Xeon E-2224 5,783
+0.2%
329 Core i7-6950X 5,780
+0.1%
330 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,778
+0.1%
331 Xeon W-2170B 5,773
332 Xeon E5-2687W 0 5,770
-0.1%
333 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 5,765
-0.1%
334 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,765
-0.1%
335 AMD Ryzen 5 1600 5,763
-0.2%
336 Xeon E-2174G 5,762
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W-2170B based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,981 Rank: 235
Rank Name Score Visual
231 Ryzen 7 5800X 6,001
+0.3%
232 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,985
+0.1%
233 Core i7-6950X 5,985
+0.1%
234 Core i9-11900KF 5,982
+0%
235 Xeon W-2170B 5,981
236 Xeon Gold 6134M 5,976
-0.1%
237 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,970
-0.2%
238 Xeon E5-2628L v4 5,968
-0.2%
239 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,968
-0.2%
240 Xeon W-1390P 5,964
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W-2170B based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,635 Rank: 462
Rank Name Score Visual
458 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 5,653
+0.3%
459 Core i5-7287U 5,649
+0.2%
460 Core i7-1068NG7 5,645
+0.2%
461 Core i7-6950X 5,643
+0.1%
462 Xeon W-2170B 5,635
463 Pentium G4520 5,635
+0%
464 Core i5-7500 5,635
+0%
465 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,635
+0%
466 Xeon Gold 6234 5,633
+-0%
467 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 5,633
+-0%

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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-2170B based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,285 Rank: 235
Rank Name Score Visual
231 Xeon Gold 6246 5,292
+0.1%
232 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,290
+0.1%
233 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,286
+0%
234 Xeon W-2175 5,285
+0%
235 Xeon W-2170B 5,285
236 Xeon Gold 6132 5,285
+0%
237 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,281
-0.1%
238 Ryzen AI 7 350 5,281
-0.1%
239 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,279
-0.1%
240 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,277
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2170B based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,454 Rank: 209
Rank Name Score Visual
205 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,496
+0.8%
206 Xeon W-3235 5,490
+0.7%
207 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,467
+0.2%
208 Core i9-9920X 5,465
+0.2%
209 Xeon W-2170B 5,454
210 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 5,453
+-0%
211 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,451
-0.1%
212 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,448
-0.1%
213 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,445
-0.2%
214 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,445
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W-2170B based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,449 Rank: 201
Rank Name Score Visual
197 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,461
+0.2%
198 Xeon Gold 6132 5,456
+0.1%
199 Xeon Gold 5317 5,456
+0.1%
200 Core i9-7920X 5,450
+0%
201 Xeon W-2170B 5,449
202 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,448
+-0%
203 Core i5-13500 5,442
-0.1%
204 Xeon W-2175 5,441
-0.1%
205 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,426
-0.4%
206 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,412
-0.7%

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Xeon W-2170B Details

The Intel Xeon W-2170B stands out from its predecessors by delivering a significant leap in multi-threaded performance while maintaining robust single-core capabilities, making it a compelling choice for demanding workstation environments. Launched in December 2017, this processor is built on Intel's Skylake-W microarchitecture and is fabricated using a 14 nm process, a refinement that enabled higher clock speeds and improved power efficiency compared to earlier generations. Despite its age, the W-2170B remains relevant for users requiring high core counts and strong memory bandwidth in professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and simulation workloads.

Featuring 14 cores and 28 threads thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, the Xeon W-2170B operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and can boost up to 4.3 GHz on a single core, providing excellent performance headroom under varying workloads. It is equipped with a substantial 19.25 MiB of L3 cache and 14 MiB of L2 cache, complemented by 0.875 MiB of L1 cache, ensuring fast access to frequently used data. The processor supports quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory with up to 524 GB of ECC-capable RAM, a critical feature for data integrity in mission-critical systems. It also supports Intel’s advanced instruction sets, including AVX-512, AVX2, and AES-NI, which accelerate compute-intensive tasks.

The Xeon W-2170B is designed for the FCLGA-2066 socket and requires a Socket R4 platform, with a TDP of 140 W, indicating it demands robust cooling solutions. It lacks integrated graphics, so users must rely on a discrete GPU. The processor supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 48 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed connectivity for storage and expansion cards. It also includes advanced virtualization features such as Intel VT-x, VT-d, and EPT, which enhance performance and security in virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon W-2170B achieves an overall score of 5,773, placing it at #331 among 2,060 processors. It scores 5,635 in single-core performance (#462) and 5,981 in multicore performance (#235), demonstrating that while it may not be at the top of the heap, it holds its own against modern processors in multi-threaded workloads. It is outperformed by newer CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, but it still ranks ahead of many high-end consumer and server processors. Its multicore score is particularly strong, placing it just behind the Xeon E5-2698 v4 and Core i9-11900KF, which are both more recent designs.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W-2170B is best suited for users who need sustained multi-threaded performance in professional workstations, particularly in industries like engineering, media production, and scientific computing. While it is no longer a flagship processor, its combination of core count, memory support, and integrated features makes it a reliable option for legacy systems or cost-sensitive high-performance computing environments.
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Intel Xeon W-2170B

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W-2170B
Family: Xeon
Series: W-2000
Model Number: W-2170B
Cores: 14
Threads: 28
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket
Package: FCLGA-2066
Target Segment: Workstation
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 140 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 896 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 14 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 19.25 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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