Intel Xeon W-3275M vs Intel Core i9-7940X
Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3275M and Intel Core i9-7940X 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-3275M
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 9 month(s) later
- 14 more cores, run more applications at once: 28 vs 14
- 28 more threads: 56 vs 28
- Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4.30 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x 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 9% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2703 vs 2491
- Around 49% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 38622 vs 25966
- Around 38% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 17851 vs 12928
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 Jun 2019 vs September 2017 |
| Number of cores | 28 vs 14 |
| Number of threads | 56 vs 28 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 4.30 GHz |
| L1 cache | 1.75 MB vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 28 MB vs 1024 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 38.5 MB vs 19712 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TB vs 128 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2703 vs 2491 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 38622 vs 25966 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 17851 vs 12928 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-7940X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 34% higher maximum core temperature: 102°C vs 76°C
- Around 24% lower typical power consumption: 165 Watt vs 205 Watt
- Around 5% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1153 vs 1102
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum core temperature | 102°C vs 76°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt vs 205 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1153 vs 1102 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3275M
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-7940X
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| Name | Intel Xeon W-3275M | Intel Core i9-7940X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2703 | 2491 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 38622 | 25966 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1102 | 1153 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 17851 | 12928 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 10950 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Xeon W-3275M | Intel Core i9-7940X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Cascade Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 3 Jun 2019 | September 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $7453 | $1,399 |
| Place in performance rating | 492 | 748 |
| Processor Number | W-3275M | i9-7940X |
| Series | Intel Xeon W Processor | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Price now | $1,129.99 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 6.63 | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 2.50 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
| L1 cache | 1.75 MB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 1024 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 38.5 MB | 19712 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 76°C | 102°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| Number of cores | 28 | 14 |
| Number of threads | 56 | 28 |
| Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links | 0 | |
| Unlocked | ||
| 64 bit support | ||
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 6 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 131.13 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TB | 128 GB |
| Supported memory frequency | 2933 MHz | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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| Package Size | 76.0mm x 56.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA3647 | FCLGA2066 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 205 Watt | 165 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 64 | 44 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Run Sure Technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | 2 |
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
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) | ||
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