Xeon W-2175 vs i9-9920X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 165 Watt
15.84
+7.7%
Xeon W-2175
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 140 Watt
14.71

Core i9-9920X outperforms Xeon W-2175 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking430482
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.246.78
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Xeon W
Power efficiency9.089.94
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)15 October 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,189$1,947

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2175 has 29% better value for money than i9-9920X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2428
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3525
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C66 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175. 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++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-

Security technologies

Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB512 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4448

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.

i9-9920X 15.84
+7.7%
Xeon W-2175 14.71

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.

i9-9920X 25163
+7.7%
Xeon W-2175 23362

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.

i9-9920X 1426
+17.8%
Xeon W-2175 1211

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.

i9-9920X 9638
+17%
Xeon W-2175 8235

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.84 14.71
Recency 19 October 2018 15 October 2017
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 24 28
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 140 Watt

i9-9920X has a 7.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Xeon W-2175, on the other hand, has 16.7% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 17.9% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175.

Note that Core i9-9920X is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2175 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9920X and Xeon W-2175, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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