i9-10980HK vs Xeon W-2191B

Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2191B
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 140 Watt
17.62
+64.2%
Core i9-10980HK
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
10.73

Xeon W-2191B outperforms Core i9-10980HK by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking349721
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon WIntel Comet Lake
Power efficiency11.9122.57
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Comet Lake-H (2020)
Release date21 December 2017 (6 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$583

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3616
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK 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
Socket2066FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

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

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 W-2191B 17.62
+64.2%
i9-10980HK 10.73

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 W-2191B 27984
+64.3%
i9-10980HK 17037

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.62 10.73
Recency 21 December 2017 2 April 2020
Physical cores 18 8
Threads 36 16
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 45 Watt

Xeon W-2191B has a 64.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 125% more physical cores and 125% more threads.

i9-10980HK, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 211.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2191B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10980HK in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2191B is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-10980HK is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2191B and Core i9-10980HK, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Xeon W-2191B
Xeon W-2191B
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Core i9-10980HK

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.9 13 votes

Rate Xeon W-2191B on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.3 207 votes

Rate Core i9-10980HK on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Xeon W-2191B or Core i9-10980HK, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.