Intel Xeon W-3275M vs Intel Core i9-9960X

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3275M 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-3275M

Intel Core i9-9960X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3275M

CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
12 more cores, run more applications at once: 28 vs 16
24 more threads: 56 vs 32
Around 75% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 75% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 75% 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 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2677 vs 2591
Around 34% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 40465 vs 30120
Around 25% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 17851 vs 14294

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 Jun 2019 vs October 2018
Number of cores	28 vs 16
Number of threads	56 vs 32
L1 cache	1.75 MB vs 64K (per core)
L2 cache	28 MB vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	38.5 MB vs 22 MB (shared)
Maximum memory size	2 TB vs 128 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2677 vs 2591
PassMark - CPU mark	40465 vs 30120
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	17851 vs 14294

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9960X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 12% higher maximum core temperature: 85°C vs 76°C
Around 24% lower typical power consumption: 165 Watt vs 205 Watt
Around 5% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1158 vs 1102

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum core temperature	85°C vs 76°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	165 Watt vs 205 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1158 vs 1102

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3275M
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9960X

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2677

2591

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

40465

30120

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1102

1158

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

17851

14294

Name	Intel Xeon W-3275M	Intel Core i9-9960X
PassMark - Single thread mark	2677	2591
PassMark - CPU mark	40465	30120
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1102	1158
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	17851	14294
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		13076

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3275M	Intel Core i9-9960X
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake	Skylake
Launch date	3 Jun 2019	October 2018
Launch price (MSRP)	$7453
Place in performance rating	565	569
Processor Number	W-3275M	i9-9960X
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	2.50 GHz	3.10 GHz
L1 cache	1.75 MB	64K (per core)
L2 cache	28 MB	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	38.5 MB	22 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	76°C	85°C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	4.40 GHz
Number of cores	28	16
Number of threads	56	32
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
Unlocked
64 bit support
Bus Speed		8 GT/s DMI3
Number of QPI Links		0
Memory
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
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)
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
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® 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
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)