i9-13900KF vs Xeon Gold 6258R

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6258R
2020
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
25.43
Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
36.87
+45%

Core i9-13900KF outperforms Xeon Gold 6258R by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19493
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.0661.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon GoldIntel Core i9
Power efficiency11.6913.73
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date24 February 2020 (4 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,950$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900KF has 337% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6258R.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads5632
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2730
L1 cache1.75 MB1.5 MB
L2 cache28 MB16 MB
L3 cache38.5 MB12 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature74 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF. 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++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB192 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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 6258R 25.43
i9-13900KF 36.87
+45%

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 6258R 40252
i9-13900KF 58345
+44.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.43 36.87
Recency 24 February 2020 27 September 2022
Physical cores 28 24
Threads 56 32
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 6258R has 16.7% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

i9-13900KF, on the other hand, has a 45% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 64% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6258R in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6258R is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-13900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6258R and Core i9-13900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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