i9-10900K vs Xeon Gold 6152

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6152
2017
22 cores / 44 threads, 140 Watt
16.07
+12.3%
Core i9-10900K
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.31

Xeon Gold 6152 outperforms Core i9-10900K by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking421505
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.4915.59
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Goldno data
Power efficiency10.8610.83
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date25 April 2017 (7 years ago)30 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,655$488

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-10900K has 347% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6152.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K 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 cores22 (Docosa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads4420
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache1.375 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache22 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache30.25 MB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data206 mm2
Maximum core temperature92 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K 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 configuration4 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6152 and Core i9-10900K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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 Gold 6152 16.07
+12.3%
i9-10900K 14.31

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 Gold 6152 25521
+12.3%
i9-10900K 22731

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.07 14.31
Recency 25 April 2017 30 April 2020
Physical cores 22 10
Threads 44 20
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 6152 has a 12.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 120% more physical cores and 120% more threads.

i9-10900K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 12% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Gold 6152 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6152 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-10900K is a desktop one.


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