Xeon Platinum 8592+ vs i7-6900K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6900K
2016
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
9.46
Xeon Platinum 8592+
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
54.90
+480%

Xeon Platinum 8592+ outperforms Core i7-6900K by a whopping 480% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking83225
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.991.71
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency6.1614.30
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Emerald Rapids (2023)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,020$11,600

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon Platinum 8592+ has 73% better value for money than i7-6900K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads16128
Base clock speed3.2 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)320 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data2x 763 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+ 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
SocketFCLGA20114677
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4080

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.

i7-6900K 9.46
Xeon Platinum 8592+ 54.90
+480%

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.

i7-6900K 14470
Xeon Platinum 8592+ 84013
+481%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.46 54.90
Recency 31 May 2016 14 December 2023
Physical cores 8 64
Threads 16 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 350 Watt

i7-6900K has 150% lower power consumption.

Xeon Platinum 8592+, on the other hand, has a 480.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Platinum 8592+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6900K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6900K is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8592+ is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6900K and Xeon Platinum 8592+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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