Xeon w9-3595X vs i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.10
Xeon w9-3595X
2024
60 cores / 120 threads, 385 Watt
62.25
+669%

Xeon w9-3595X outperforms Core i7-7800X by a whopping 669% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Xeon w9-3595X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking92613
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.2920.19
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.4815.30
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w9-3595X has 514% better value for money than i7-7800X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)60 (Hexaconta-Core)
Threads12120
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache384 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)112.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data4x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt385 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Xeon w9-3595X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon w9-3595X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon w9-3595X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon w9-3595X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes28112

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.

i7-7800X 8.10
Xeon w9-3595X 62.25
+669%

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.

i7-7800X 12872
Xeon w9-3595X 98888
+668%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.10 62.25
Recency 30 May 2017 24 August 2024
Physical cores 6 60
Threads 12 120
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 385 Watt

i7-7800X has 175% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3595X, on the other hand, has a 668.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and 900% more physical cores and 900% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3595X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3595X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Xeon w9-3595X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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