Intel Core i5-4670T vs Intel Xeon W-2102 Comparison

# Intel Core i5-4670T vs Intel Xeon W-2102

The data presents a clear, though narrow, hierarchy: the Intel Xeon W-2102 outperforms the Intel Core i5-4670T in every single benchmark recorded, yet both processors land at the 35th percentile of all CPUs and sit within 0.6% of each other in average benchmark score. The Xeon W-2102 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests with deltas ranging from -12.6% to -12.9% (negative values indicating the i5-4670T trails), meaning the Xeon is roughly 12–13% faster across the board. The i5-4670T counters with a much lower 45W TDP versus 120W, an integrated GPU, and a 22nm process node, while the Xeon brings quad-channel DDR4 memory, ECC support, and 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. The benchmark gap is consistent but modest; the architectural gulf is substantial. The Xeon W-2102's launch MSRP is $202.

The Verdict

From the data alone, the Intel Xeon W-2102 is the faster processor in every measured workload. It wins all six Cinebench tests — R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core variants — with margins that stay remarkably consistent between 12.6% and 12.9%. If raw compute performance is the sole criterion, the Xeon W-2102 is the clear choice. The i5-4670T, however, is not without merit. Its 45W TDP is less than half the Xeon's 120W, making it the obvious pick for power-constrained or thermally limited systems. The i5-4670T also includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics, which the Xeon W-2102 completely lacks — so a system built around the Xeon requires a discrete GPU, while the i5 can operate without one. For a user who needs ECC memory, quad-channel bandwidth, or workstation-class PCIe lane counts, the Xeon W-2102 is the only option between these two. The data also shows both CPUs sit at the 35th percentile of all CPUs, and their nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1005G1 (within 0.5% of the i5 and 0.1% of the Xeon) — so neither chip is a performance outlier in its respective generation.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon W-2102 wins everywhere that performance is measured. In multi-core Cinebench R23, it scores 4370 versus the i5-4670T's 3820 — a 550-point advantage that suggests better sustained throughput under heavy threaded loads. Single-core R23 shows 617 versus 539, indicating the Xeon also holds the edge in lightly threaded tasks. The pattern repeats in R20 (1835 vs 1604 multi-core; 259 vs 226 single-core) and R15 (440 vs 384 multi-core; 62 vs 54 single-core). The Xeon's advantage is consistent across all tests, which points to a fundamental per-clock superiority rather than a workload-specific quirk. The i5-4670T wins in power efficiency: 45W versus 120W is a 2.67x difference, meaning the i5 draws far less power while delivering roughly 87% of the Xeon's multi-core performance (based on the R23 ratio of 3820/4370). The i5 also wins on integrated graphics — the Intel HD 4600 is present in the data, while the Xeon has no integrated graphics listed. For systems requiring ECC memory, the Xeon W-2102 is the winner by default, as the i5-4670T does not support ECC. The Xeon's quad-channel memory bus versus the i5's dual-channel is another clear differentiator, as is the Xeon's 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes versus the i5's unspecified lane count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel eras and design philosophies. The i5-4670T uses the Haswell architecture on a 22nm process node, with a die size of 177 mm² and 1,400 million transistors. The Xeon W-2102 uses Skylake-W on 14nm, with a significantly larger die at 484 mm². Both have 4 cores and 4 threads, but the per-core cache structures differ: the i5 has 256 KB L2 per core and 6 MB shared L3, while the Xeon has 1 MB L2 per core and 8.25 MB shared L3. This means the Xeon has 4x the L2 cache per core and 37.5% more L3, which likely contributes to its benchmark advantage. The memory architecture is a major divergence: the i5-4670T uses dual-channel DDR3, while the Xeon W-2102 uses quad-channel DDR4 with a listed memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. The Xeon also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the i5. The sockets differ entirely — the i5 uses Intel Socket 1150, the Xeon uses Intel Socket 2066. The Xeon offers 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only), while the i5's PCIe configuration is listed simply as Gen 3. The Xeon has no integrated graphics, whereas the i5 includes Intel HD 4600. The Xeon's production status is end-of-life; the i5's status is not listed. Release dates are 2013-06-01 for the i5 and 2017-08-28 for the Xeon, a gap of over four years.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2102 wins all multi-core Cinebench tests. In R23 multi-core, it scores 4370 versus the i5-4670T's 3820, a delta of -12.6% for the i5. The R20 multi-core result is 1835 vs 1604, and R15 multi-core is 440 vs 384.

Q: Does the i5-4670T have any performance advantage at all?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the Xeon W-2102 winning all six benchmark tests. The i5-4670T's advantages are not in performance but in power consumption (45W TDP vs 120W), integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600 present vs none), and process node (22nm vs 14nm).

Q: Can the i5-4670T be used in a workstation with ECC memory?

A: No. The i5-4670T's memory support is listed as DDR3 with no ECC support. The Xeon W-2102 explicitly supports ECC memory and uses DDR4, making it the only viable option for ECC-based systems.

Q: How do these two compare to other CPUs in the database?

A: Both sit at the 35th percentile of all CPUs. The i5-4670T's nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-1005G1 with an average score of 1265, just 0.5% away. The Xeon W-2102's nearest rival is the same i3-1005G1 at 1265, within 0.1%, plus the AMD Athlon 200GE at 1261.

Q: Which processor has better memory bandwidth?

A: The Xeon W-2102 has a listed memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s and uses quad-channel DDR4. The i5-4670T uses dual-channel DDR3 with no bandwidth figure listed in the data.

Q: Is the Xeon W-2102 worth considering for a desktop build?

A: The data shows it is a server/workstation part with no integrated graphics, requiring a separate GPU. Its 120W TDP and Socket 2066 platform are geared toward workstation use. The i5-4670T, with integrated graphics and 45W TDP, is more desktop-friendly despite being slower.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Xeon W-2102 dominates every recorded benchmark. The largest margin comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Xeon scores 62 versus the i5-4670T's 54, a delta of -12.9%. The multi-core R15 test shows 440 versus 384, a -12.7% delta. In R20, the Xeon leads 259 to 226 in single-core (-12.7%) and 1835 to 1604 in multi-core (-12.6%). The R23 results are 617 versus 539 single-core (-12.6%) and 4370 versus 3820 multi-core (-12.6%). The consistency is striking — every delta falls between -12.6% and -12.9%, suggesting a uniform per-clock performance difference rather than any workload-specific scaling. The Xeon's higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus the i5's 2.30 GHz base (3.30 GHz boost) partially explains the gap, but the Xeon has no boost clock listed at all, meaning it runs at a fixed 2.90 GHz. The i5's boost clock of 3.30 GHz is actually higher than the Xeon's base, yet the i5 still loses every test — indicating the Xeon's architectural efficiency (Skylake vs Haswell), larger caches, and quad-channel memory contribute significantly beyond raw clock speed. The Geekbench results, available only for the i5-4670T (2563 multi-core, 977 single-core), cannot be compared directly since the Xeon lacks those scores. The average benchmark scores tell the same story: the i5-4670T averages 1271, the Xeon averages 1264, and their nearest rivals overlap heavily — the i5's rivals include the Xeon itself at 0.6% delta, while the Xeon's rivals include the i3-1005G1 at -0.1%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The i5-4670T has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz; the Xeon W-2102 has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and no boost clock listed. TDP differs dramatically: 45W for the i5 versus 120W for the Xeon. The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1150 for the i5, Intel Socket 2066 for the Xeon. The architecture generations are Haswell versus Skylake-W, with process nodes of 22nm versus 14nm. The die sizes are 177 mm² versus 484 mm². Cache structures differ: the i5 has 256 KB L2 per core and 6 MB shared L3; the Xeon has 1 MB L2 per core and 8.25 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR3 dual-channel for the i5 versus DDR4 quad-channel for the Xeon, with the Xeon listing 85.3 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is false for the i5, true for the Xeon. PCIe is Gen 3 for both, but the Xeon specifies 48 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present in the i5 (Intel HD 4600) and absent in the Xeon. The market segments are Desktop versus Server/Workstation. The production status is not listed for the i5 but is end-of-life for the Xeon. Release dates are 2013-06-01 and 2017-08-28. The launch MSRP for the Xeon is $202; no MSRP is listed for the i5. Both processors have locked multipliers. The part numbers are SR14P for the i5 and SR3LG for the Xeon.