Core i9-11900KB vs Xeon E5-2697A v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2697A v4
2016
16 cores / 32 threads, 145 Watt
13.90
Core i9-11900KB
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.80
+6.5%

i9-11900KB outperforms Xeon E5-2697A v4 by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking518470
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.6518.04
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2014−2019)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)14 June 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,891$539

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-11900KB has 171% better value for money than Xeon E5-2697A v4.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speedno data3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplier26no data
L1 cacheno data768 KB
L2 cache4 MB10 MB
L3 cache40 MB24 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size456.12 mm2190 mm2
Maximum core temperature78 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors7200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
Socketno dataBGA 1499
Power consumption (TDP)145 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4
Maximum memory size1,536 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4020

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.

Xeon E5-2697A v4 13.90
i9-11900KB 14.80
+6.5%

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.

Xeon E5-2697A v4 21502
i9-11900KB 22894
+6.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.90 14.80
Recency 20 June 2016 14 June 2021
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 145 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2697A v4 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-11900KB, on the other hand, has a 6.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 123.1% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2697A v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-11900KB is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2697A v4 and Core i9-11900KB, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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