Core i9-13900KS vs Xeon W-11955M

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Aggregated performance score

Xeon W-11955M
2021
8 cores / 16 threads
14.64

Core i9-13900KS outperforms Xeon W-11955M by 173% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking44262
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation58.8687.12
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Tiger Lakeno data
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Raptor Lake-S
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)12 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Current price$372 $526

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900KS has 48% better value for money than Xeon W-11955M.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.8 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS. 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® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+no data
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2020

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 W-11955M 14.64
i9-13900KS 40.00
+173%

Core i9-13900KS outperforms Xeon W-11955M by 173% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Xeon W-11955M 22638
i9-13900KS 61875
+173%

Core i9-13900KS outperforms Xeon W-11955M by 173% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon W-11955M 2037
i9-13900KS 3110
+52.7%

Core i9-13900KS outperforms Xeon W-11955M by 53% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Xeon W-11955M 8819
i9-13900KS 21857
+148%

Core i9-13900KS outperforms Xeon W-11955M by 148% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.64 40.00
Recency 11 May 2021 12 January 2023
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 150 Watt

The Core i9-13900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-11955M in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-11955M is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-13900KS is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-11955M and Core i9-13900KS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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