Xeon w9-3595X vs i3-9300

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9300
2019
4 cores / 4 threads, 62 Watt
4.58
Xeon w9-3595X
2024
60 cores / 120 threads, 385 Watt
63.66
+1290%

Xeon w9-3595X outperforms Core i3-9300 by a whopping 1290% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking131113
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.0620.18
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency6.8615.36
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$143$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w9-3595X has 123% better value for money than i3-9300.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)60 (Hexaconta-Core)
Threads4120
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB112.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size126 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)62 Watt385 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-9300 4.58
Xeon w9-3595X 63.66
+1290%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-9300 7137
Xeon w9-3595X 99239
+1290%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.58 63.66
Recency 23 April 2019 24 August 2024
Physical cores 4 60
Threads 4 120
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 385 Watt

i3-9300 has 521% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3595X, on the other hand, has a 1290% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 1400% more physical cores and 2900% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3595X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9300 in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9300 is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3595X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9300 and Xeon w9-3595X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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