Intel Xeon W-2295 vs Intel Core i9-9960X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-2295 and Intel Core i9-9960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Xeon W-2295

Intel Core i9-9960X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-2295

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 18 vs 16
4 more threads: 36 vs 32
Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
Around 13% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 13% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 13% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
8x more maximum memory size: 1 TB vs 128 GB
Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2636 vs 2595
Around 2% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30735 vs 30254

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	7 Oct 2019 vs October 2018
Number of cores	18 vs 16
Number of threads	36 vs 32
Maximum frequency	4.60 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
L1 cache	1152 KB vs 64K (per core)
L2 cache	18 MB vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24.75 MB vs 22 MB (shared)
Maximum memory size	1 TB vs 128 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2636 vs 2595
PassMark - CPU mark	30735 vs 30254

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9960X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 39% higher maximum core temperature: 85°C vs 61°C

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum core temperature	85°C vs 61°C

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-2295
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9960X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2636

2595

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

30735

30254

Name	Intel Xeon W-2295	Intel Core i9-9960X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2636	2595
PassMark - CPU mark	30735	30254
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		1158
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		14294
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		13076

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-2295	Intel Core i9-9960X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Skylake
Launch date	7 Oct 2019	October 2018
Launch price (MSRP)	$1333
Place in performance rating	594	596
Processor Number	W-2295	i9-9960X
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.00 GHz	3.10 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s	8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache	1152 KB	64K (per core)
L2 cache	18 MB	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24.75 MB	22 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	61°C	85°C
Maximum frequency	4.60 GHz	4.40 GHz
Number of cores	18	16
Number of QPI Links	0	0
Number of threads	36	32
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	4	4
Maximum memory bandwidth	93.85 GB/s
Maximum memory size	1 TB	128 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4 2933	DDR4-2666
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	45mm x 52.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA2066	FCLGA2066
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	165 Watt	165 Watt
Thermal Solution		PCG 2017X
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	48	44
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	x4, x8, x16
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX, Intel AVX2, Intel AVX-512	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units	2	2
Physical Address Extensions (PAE)	46-bit
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)