Xeon w3-2435 vs i7-9800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9800X
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
11.39
Xeon w3-2435
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
16.64
+46.1%

Xeon w3-2435 outperforms Core i7-9800X by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking693395
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.5259.91
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency6.509.49
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589$669

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w3-2435 has 819% better value for money than i7-9800X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB (shared)22.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435 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)165 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435. 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 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435 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 i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TB
Max memory channels44
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 i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4464

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.

i7-9800X 11.39
Xeon w3-2435 16.64
+46.1%

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.

i7-9800X 18085
Xeon w3-2435 26425
+46.1%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9800X 1395
Xeon w3-2435 1861
+33.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9800X 7435
Xeon w3-2435 10208
+37.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.39 16.64
Recency 19 October 2018 15 February 2023

Xeon w3-2435 has a 46.1% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 4 years.

The Xeon w3-2435 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-9800X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-9800X is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2435 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-9800X and Xeon w3-2435, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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