Xeon w5-2555X vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
21.42
Xeon w5-2555X
2024
14 cores / 28 threads, 252 Watt
33.92
+58.4%

Xeon w5-2555X outperforms Core i9-10980XE by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking260120
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.05no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency11.8412.27
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)no data
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)1 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$979no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3628
Base clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)33.75 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature86 °C75 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt252 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X. 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+-
vPro+no 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 i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size256 GB2 TB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X.

PCIe version3.05.0
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.

i9-10980XE 21.42
Xeon w5-2555X 33.92
+58.4%

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.

i9-10980XE 32787
Xeon w5-2555X 51912
+58.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.42 33.92
Recency 19 October 2019 1 July 2024
Physical cores 18 14
Threads 36 28
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 252 Watt

i9-10980XE has 28.6% more physical cores and 28.6% more threads, and 52.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2555X, on the other hand, has a 58.4% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 4 years.

The Xeon w5-2555X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10980XE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10980XE is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2555X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10980XE and Xeon w5-2555X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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