Xeon Gold 6442Y vs i9-13900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.14
+1.8%
Xeon Gold 6442Y
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 225 Watt
36.50

Core i9-13900K outperforms Xeon Gold 6442Y by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8996
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation59.8151.89
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency13.8915.35
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589$2,065

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900K has 15% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6442Y.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3248
Base clock speed3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)60 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C79 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size192 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05
PCI Express lanes2080

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.

i9-13900K 37.14
+1.8%
Xeon Gold 6442Y 36.50

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.

i9-13900K 59002
+1.8%
Xeon Gold 6442Y 57986

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.

i9-13900K 3003
+50.5%
Xeon Gold 6442Y 1996

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.

i9-13900K 20217
+17.5%
Xeon Gold 6442Y 17199

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.14 36.50
Recency 27 September 2022 10 January 2023
Threads 32 48
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 225 Watt

i9-13900K has a 1.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 80% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6442Y, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 50% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6442Y.

Note that Core i9-13900K is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6442Y is a server/workstation one.


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