Intel Xeon W-3245M vs Intel Core i9-9940X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3245M and Intel Core i9-9940X 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-3245M

Intel Core i9-9940X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3245M

2 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 14
4 more threads: 32 vs 28
Around 14% 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

Number of cores	16 vs 14
Number of threads	32 vs 28
L3 cache	22 MB vs 19.25 MB (shared)
Maximum memory size	2 TB vs 128 GB

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9940X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 14% higher maximum core temperature: 88°C vs 77°C
Around 24% lower typical power consumption: 165 Watt vs 205 Watt
Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2629 vs 2571
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 27995 vs 26814

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum core temperature	88°C vs 77°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	165 Watt vs 205 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2629 vs 2571
PassMark - CPU mark	27995 vs 26814

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3245M
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9940X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2571

2629

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

26814

27995

Name	Intel Xeon W-3245M	Intel Core i9-9940X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2571	2629
PassMark - CPU mark	26814	27995
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		1140
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		13302
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		11442

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3245M	Intel Core i9-9940X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Skylake
Launch date	Q2'19	October 2018
Launch price (MSRP)	$5502
Place in performance rating	670	679
Processor Number	W-3245M	i9-9940X
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	19.25 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	77°C	88°C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	4.40 GHz
Number of cores	16	14
Number of threads	32	28
64 bit support
L1 cache		64K (per core)
L2 cache		1 MB (per core)
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)