Xeon 6979P vs i9-10900E

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Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking632not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.69no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency17.85no data
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Granite Rapids (2024)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)120
Threads20240
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)504 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size206 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data80 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P 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
Socket12007529
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt500 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P. 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 i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1696

Pros & cons summary


Recency 30 April 2020 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 120
Threads 20 240
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 500 Watt

i9-10900E has 669.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6979P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i9-10900E and Xeon 6979P. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i9-10900E is a desktop processor while Xeon 6979P is a server/workstation one.


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