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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-2102 vs Core i9-14900

The Xeon W-2102 is much slower than the Core i9-14900 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 172% cheaper – $202 vs $567.16
Up to 6% better value for money

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Up to 155% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 6 years and 5 months newer
Up to 172% more expensive – $567.16 vs $202

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Xeon W-2102

163FPS

Core i9-14900

405FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon W-2102

516FPS

Core i9-14900

570FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon W-2102

195FPS

Core i9-14900

224FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon W-2102

212FPS

Core i9-14900

261FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon W-2102

324FPS

Core i9-14900

324FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon W-2102

583FPS

Core i9-14900

820FPS

Valorant2020

554FPS

783FPS

448FPS

739FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Xeon W-2102

23%

Core i9-14900

68%

Core i9-14900 ranks 45 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon W-2102

Core i9-14900

Core i9-14900 has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon W-2102

Core i9-14900

Core i9-14900 has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon W-2102

8.25 MB

Core i9-14900

36 MB

Core i9-14900 has 27.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-2102

2.9 GHz

Core i9-14900

2 GHz

Xeon W-2102 has a 45% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-2102

Core i9-14900

5.8 GHz

TDPhelp

Xeon W-2102

120W

Core i9-14900

65W

Core i9-14900 draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon W-2102

Core i9-14900

$567.16

Xeon W-2102Core i9-14900

LGA2066

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LGA1700

Skylake-W

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Raptor Lake-R

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 770

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon W-2102 or Core i9-14900?expand_more

The Core i9-14900. It's 196% faster than the Xeon W-2102 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i9-14900 than Xeon W-2102?expand_more

196% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon W-2102 or Core i9-14900?expand_more

The Core i9-14900 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i9-14900 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 68/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon W-2102 and Core i9-14900?expand_more

Performance: Xeon W-2102 scores 23/100, Core i9-14900 scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon W-2102 or Core i9-14900 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon W-2102 or Core i9-14900?expand_more

The Core i9-14900 is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.