Xeon 6952P vs Ultra 9 285K

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Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking53not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation74.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency32.43no data
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)Granite Rapids (2024)
Release date24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)96
Threads24192
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate250 MHzno data
L1 cache112 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)480 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm5 nm
Die size243 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors17,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
Socket18517529
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt400 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 Depends on motherboardDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2096

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 24 96
Threads 24 192
Chip lithography 3 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 400 Watt

Ultra 9 285K has a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 220% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6952P, on the other hand, has 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

We couldn't decide between Core Ultra 9 285K and Xeon 6952P. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop processor while Xeon 6952P is a server/workstation one.


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