Xeon w5-2545 vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
Xeon w5-2545
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 210 Watt
26.24
+38.8%

Xeon w5-2545 outperforms Core i9-7980XE by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking316188
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.9883.24
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.8311.82
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w5-2545 has 2693% better value for money than i9-7980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3624
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)30 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545 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 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545. 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 i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545 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 i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4800
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 i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545.

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.

i9-7980XE 18.90
Xeon w5-2545 26.24
+38.8%

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.

i9-7980XE 30021
Xeon w5-2545 41688
+38.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 26.24
Recency 1 September 2017 24 August 2024
Physical cores 18 12
Threads 36 24
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 210 Watt

i9-7980XE has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 27.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-2545, on the other hand, has a 38.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 6 years.

The Xeon w5-2545 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7980XE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7980XE is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-2545 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7980XE and Xeon w5-2545, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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