Intel Xeon W-3245M vs Intel Core i9-9820X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3245M and Intel Core i9-9820X 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Xeon W-3245M

Intel Core i9-9820X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3245M

6 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 10
12 more threads: 32 vs 20
Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.10 GHz
Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
16x more maximum memory size: 2 TB vs 128 GB
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2571 vs 2457
Around 32% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 26814 vs 20354

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	16 vs 10
Number of threads	32 vs 20
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz vs 4.10 GHz
L3 cache	22 MB vs 16.5 MB (shared)
Maximum memory size	2 TB vs 128 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2571 vs 2457
PassMark - CPU mark	26814 vs 20354

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9820X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 19% higher maximum core temperature: 92°C vs 77°C
Around 24% lower typical power consumption: 165 Watt vs 205 Watt

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum core temperature	92°C vs 77°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	165 Watt vs 205 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3245M
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9820X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2571

2457

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

26814

20354

Name	Intel Xeon W-3245M	Intel Core i9-9820X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2571	2457
PassMark - CPU mark	26814	20354
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		10201

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3245M	Intel Core i9-9820X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Skylake
Launch date	Q2'19	October 2018
Launch price (MSRP)	$5502
Place in performance rating	669	675
Processor Number	W-3245M	i9-9820X
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Status		Launched
Performance
Base frequency	3.20 GHz	3.30 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s	8 GT/s DMI3
L3 cache	22 MB	16.5 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	77°C	92°C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	4.10 GHz
Number of cores	16	10
Number of threads	32	20
64 bit support
L1 cache		64K (per core)
L2 cache		1 MB (per core)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Number of QPI Links		0
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	6	4
Maximum memory size	2 TB	128 GB
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666
Compatibility
Package Size	76.0mm x 56.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA3647	FCLGA2066
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	205 Watt	165 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Thermal Solution		PCG 2017X
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	64	44
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
Scalability	1S Only	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Run Sure Technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions	Intel AVX-512	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units	2	2
Speed Shift technology
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)