Xeon w9-3595X vs i7-6850K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6850K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
7.49
Xeon w9-3595X
2024
60 cores / 120 threads, 385 Watt
64.93
+767%

Xeon w9-3595X outperforms Core i7-6850K by a whopping 767% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6850K and Xeon w9-3595X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking97612
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.3720.07
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.8815.38
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$475$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w9-3595X has 1365% better value for money than i7-6850K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6850K 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)60 (Hexaconta-Core)
Threads12120
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)112.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data4x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6850K 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt385 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6850K and Xeon w9-3595X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® 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
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6850K and Xeon w9-3595X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6850K 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 i7-6850K and Xeon w9-3595X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels48
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6850K and Xeon w9-3595X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes40112

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.

i7-6850K 7.49
Xeon w9-3595X 64.93
+767%

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.

i7-6850K 11466
Xeon w9-3595X 99375
+767%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.49 64.93
Recency 31 May 2016 24 August 2024
Physical cores 6 60
Threads 12 120
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 385 Watt

i7-6850K has 175% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3595X, on the other hand, has a 766.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 900% more physical cores and 900% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3595X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6850K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6850K is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3595X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6850K and Xeon w9-3595X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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