Intel Core i7-11375H vs Intel Xeon W-2133 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon W-2133 across all six Cinebench comparisons. The Xeon wins every multi-core and single-core test, with margins that remain remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon W-2133 scores 1075 against 985 for the Core i7-11375H, a 9.1% advantage. The single-core R15 test follows the same pattern: 151 versus 138, a 9.4% lead. These are not marginal differences; the Xeon is decisively ahead in every metric measured.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Xeon W-2133 posts 4483 in multi-core versus 4105 for the Core i7-11375H, a 9.2% edge. Single-core R20 shows 632 versus 579, again a 9.2% advantage. The pattern persists in Cinebench R23, where the Xeon W-2133 scores 10676 multi-core and 1507 single-core, while the Core i7-11375H manages 9775 and 1380 respectively. The delta in R23 is 9.2% in both tests. Across all six head-to-head benchmarks, the Xeon W-2133 wins every single one. The Core i7-11375H does not register a single victory.

What stands out is the uniformity of the gap. The Xeon leads by roughly 9% in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, regardless of the Cinebench version. This suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific. The Xeon W-2133 is built on a 14 nm Skylake-W architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-11375H uses a 10 nm Tiger Lake-H design with 4 cores and 8 threads. The extra cores and threads of the Xeon explain part of the multi-core margin, but the single-core wins are more telling. Despite the Core i7-11375H having a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz for the Xeon W-2133, the Xeon still manages to outperform it in every single-core test. The Skylake-W architecture appears to deliver higher instructions per clock in these Cinebench workloads, or the boost behavior of the mobile chip is not sustained enough in the measured conditions.

Looking at the broader database context, the Xeon W-2133 sits at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 3087. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700B with an average score of 3086, the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 at 3082, and the Intel Core i7-6850K at 3079. The Core i7-11375H also sits at the 52nd percentile, with an average score of 3018. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E-2334 at 2988, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U at 2988, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U at 3053. Both processors are in the same percentile band, but the Xeon W-2133 holds a measurable edge in raw average score.

The Core i7-11375H, despite its lower core count, is not far behind. Its average score of 3018 is only 69 points lower than the Xeon's 3087, a difference of roughly 2.2%. In the head-to-head Cinebench tests, the gap is larger, around 9%, which indicates that the Core i7-11375H may perform relatively better in other workloads not captured in this direct comparison. The Geekbench scores for the Core i7-11375H, which are not part of the head-to-head set, show 5383 multi-core and 1800 single-core, giving it a strong showing in single-threaded integer and floating-point tasks. However, no Geekbench data is recorded for the Xeon W-2133 in this database entry, so a direct comparison in that benchmark is not possible.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2133 wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. It takes Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core, R20 multi-core and single-core, and R23 multi-core and single-core. The Core i7-11375H records zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance margin between the two processors?

A: The largest recorded margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Xeon W-2133 leads by 9.4% with a score of 151 versus 138. All other head-to-head tests show a 9.1% or 9.2% gap.

Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Xeon W-2133 has an average benchmark score of 3087, while the Core i7-11375H has an average score of 3018. Both sit at the 52nd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Does the Core i7-11375H outperform the Xeon W-2133 in any recorded benchmark?

A: No. In the six head-to-head Cinebench tests, the Core i7-11375H does not win a single comparison. It does have recorded Geekbench scores of 5383 multi-core and 1800 single-core, but no comparable Geekbench scores are recorded for the Xeon W-2133, so no direct comparison is possible.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to each processor in the database?

A: The Xeon W-2133 is closest to the Intel Core i7-8700B with an average score of 3086, a difference of 0%. Other nearby rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 at 3082 and the Intel Core i7-6850K at 3079. The Core i7-11375H is closest to the Intel Xeon E-2334 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U, both at 2988, each 1% behind the Core i7-11375H. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600U is 1.1% ahead with a score of 3053.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2133 is listed as end-of-life, while the Intel Core i7-11375H is listed as active production.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target different market segments. The Intel Xeon W-2133 is built on the Skylake-W architecture using a 14 nm process node, with a die size of 484 mm². It uses the Intel Socket 2066 platform, a desktop and workstation socket that supports high core counts and large amounts of memory. The Core i7-11375H, in contrast, uses the Tiger Lake-H architecture on a 10 nm process node, with a much smaller die size of 146.1 mm². It is a mobile processor using the Intel BGA 1449 socket, designed for laptops and compact systems.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Xeon W-2133 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-11375H has 4 cores and 8 threads. This gives the Xeon a 50% advantage in core count and thread count, which directly contributes to its multi-core benchmark wins. The cache hierarchies also differ. The Xeon W-2133 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8.25 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-11375H has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The mobile chip has more L3 cache in total, 12 MB versus 8.25 MB, despite having fewer cores. This larger shared cache may help the Core i7-11375H in certain workloads where cache capacity matters more than core count.

Memory support also diverges. The Xeon W-2133 supports DDR4 memory over a quad-channel bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. The Core i7-11375H supports DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Xeon's memory bandwidth is substantially higher, which is expected given its workstation positioning. The Xeon also supports ECC memory, while the Core i7-11375H does not. This makes the Xeon suitable for error-sensitive workstation and server workloads.

PCIe support differs as well. The Xeon W-2133 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 48 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i7-11375H provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Xeon offers more physical lanes, which is important for multi-GPU or high-density storage configurations. The Core i7-11375H offers a newer PCIe generation, which provides higher per-lane bandwidth, but the total lane count is much lower. The Core i7-11375H also includes integrated graphics in the form of Iris XE 96EU, while the Xeon W-2133 has no integrated graphics listed.

The production status and release timeline differ as well. The Xeon W-2133 was released on August 28, 2017, and is now end-of-life. The Core i7-11375H was released on January 10, 2021, and remains active. The Xeon W-2133 has a launch MSRP of $617, while the Core i7-11375H has a launch MSRP of $482. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not officially supported on either platform.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The Xeon W-2133 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-11375H has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for the Xeon and 3.00 GHz for the Core i7. Boost clocks tell the opposite story: the Xeon reaches 3.90 GHz, while the Core i7-11375H boosts to 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power differs dramatically, with the Xeon rated at 140 W and the Core i7-11375H at 28 W. This reflects the workstation versus mobile design philosophy.

The socket types are incompatible. The Xeon W-2133 uses Intel Socket 2066, while the Core i7-11375H uses Intel BGA 1449. The process nodes differ, with the Xeon at 14 nm and the Core i7 at 10 nm. Die sizes are 484 mm² for the Xeon and 146.1 mm² for the Core i7. The cache layout differs in both per-core and shared capacities. The Xeon has 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, while the Core i7 has 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. Total L3 cache is 8.25 MB for the Xeon and 12 MB for the Core i7.

Memory channels and bandwidth differ. The Xeon uses quad-channel DDR4 with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core i7 uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. ECC support is present on the Xeon and absent on the Core i7. PCIe capabilities differ in both generation and lane count: the Xeon provides Gen 3 with 48 lanes, while the Core i7 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Core i7 includes integrated Iris XE 96EU graphics, while the Xeon has no integrated graphics. The market segments differ, with the Xeon aimed at server and workstation use and the Core i7 aimed at mobile systems.

The production status and release dates differ. The Xeon W-2133 is end-of-life and was released in August 2017. The Core i7-11375H is active and was released in January 2021. Launch MSRP values are $617 for the Xeon and $482 for the Core i7. Part numbers are SR3LL for the Xeon and SRKH4 for the Core i7. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon W-2133 wins in every direct Cinebench comparison recorded in the database. It leads in multi-core performance by roughly 9% across R15, R20, and R23, and it also leads in single-core performance by a similar margin. This makes it the stronger choice for any workload that relies on sustained CPU throughput, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded. Its higher core and thread count, combined with its memory bandwidth advantage of 85.3 GB/s over 51.2 GB/s, positions it well for workstation-class tasks such as rendering, simulation, and data processing. The quad-channel memory interface and ECC support further reinforce its suitability for server and workstation environments where data integrity and memory capacity are critical. The Xeon also offers 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, which allows for extensive expansion options in a workstation chassis.

The Core i7-11375H does not win any head-to-head benchmark in this dataset, but it has characteristics that make it a reasonable fit for certain scenarios. Its 28 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile systems where power efficiency and thermal management are priorities. The Xeon, at 140 W, requires substantial cooling and power delivery, which is impractical for laptops. The Core i7-11375H also has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which gives it peak frequency headroom for short-duration bursts. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache is larger than the Xeon's 8.25 MB, which could benefit workloads that rely on cache residency. The integrated Iris XE 96EU graphics provide display output and acceleration capabilities without a discrete GPU, something the Xeon lacks entirely. The Core i7-11375H also uses PCIe Gen 4, which offers higher per-lane bandwidth than the Xeon's Gen 3 implementation, though with fewer total lanes.

For a use-case split, the data points to the Xeon W-2133 for any scenario where raw compute performance is the priority. Its consistent 9% lead in both single and multi-core Cinebench tests indicates that it is simply the faster processor in these workloads. The Core i7-11375H is better suited for mobile deployment, where power draw, heat output, and integrated graphics matter more than peak multi-core throughput. The average benchmark scores place both processors at the 52nd percentile, so they are comparable in overall standing, but the Xeon's higher average score of 3087 against 3018 reflects its edge in the measured tests. The Core i7-11375H does have Geekbench data showing a single-core score of 1800, which is strong for a mobile chip, but without a corresponding Xeon Geekbench score, the database cannot confirm how that compares directly. In the end, the Xeon W-2133 is the winner on every measurable head-to-head metric, while the Core i7-11375H remains a viable option in the mobile segment where the Xeon cannot compete at all.