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.
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 |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Xeon W-2295 | Intel Core i9-9960X |
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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 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Cascade Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | 7 Oct 2019 | October 2018 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1333 | |
Place in performance rating | 593 | 594 |
Processor Number | W-2295 | i9-9960X |
Series | Intel Xeon W Processor | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Workstation | Desktop |
Performance |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |