Xeon w9-3595X vs i3-8121U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8121U
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.76
Xeon w9-3595X
2024
60 cores / 120 threads, 385 Watt
62.95
+2181%

Xeon w9-3595X outperforms Core i3-8121U by a whopping 2181% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking169813
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.42
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency9.3315.47
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-U (2018−2019)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date15 May 2018 (6 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X 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 cores2 (Dual-core)60 (Hexaconta-Core)
Threads4120
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)112.5 MB
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size123 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketIntel BGA1440FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt385 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist-no data
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGX--
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
VT-i-no data
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIris Pro PlusN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-8121U 2.76
Xeon w9-3595X 62.95
+2181%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-8121U 4391
Xeon w9-3595X 99993
+2177%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.76 62.95
Recency 15 May 2018 24 August 2024
Physical cores 2 60
Threads 4 120
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 385 Watt

i3-8121U has 2466.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3595X, on the other hand, has a 2180.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 2900% more physical cores and 2900% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3595X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8121U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-8121U is a notebook processor while Xeon w9-3595X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-8121U and Xeon w9-3595X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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