i9-11980HK vs Xeon W3550

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W3550
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
2.03
Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.32
+605%

Core i9-11980HK outperforms Xeon W3550 by a whopping 605% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1900502
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.57no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataTiger Lake
Power efficiency1.4820.85
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Tiger Lake-HK (2021)
Release date9 August 2009 (15 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$235no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed3.06 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size263 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK 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
SocketFCLGA1366FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size24 GB128 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 W3550 2.03
i9-11980HK 14.32
+605%

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 W3550 3232
i9-11980HK 22741
+604%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.03 14.32
Recency 9 August 2009 11 May 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

i9-11980HK has a 605.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W3550 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W3550 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-11980HK is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W3550 and Core i9-11980HK, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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