Xeon Silver 4316 vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
Xeon Silver 4316
2021
20 cores / 40 threads, 150 Watt
19.73
+39.5%

Xeon Silver 4316 outperforms Core i9-10900X by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking518290
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency8.1112.44
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)6 April 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2040
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data84 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316. 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® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, 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+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-2667
Maximum memory size256 GB6 TB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4864

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
Xeon Silver 4316 19.73
+39.5%

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.

i9-10900X 22460
Xeon Silver 4316 31341
+39.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 19.73
Recency 19 October 2019 6 April 2021
Physical cores 10 20
Threads 20 40
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 150 Watt

Xeon Silver 4316 has a 39.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 10% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Silver 4316 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10900X is a desktop processor while Xeon Silver 4316 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10900X and Xeon Silver 4316, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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