Xeon W-10885M vs i7-930

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-930
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
1.94
Xeon W-10885M
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
10.29
+430%

Xeon W-10885M outperforms Core i7-930 by a whopping 430% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1973770
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorMobile workstation
Seriesno dataComet Lake
Power efficiency1.3620.85
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Comet Lake-H (2020)
Release date28 February 2010 (14 years ago)13 May 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.06 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate4.8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)512 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size263 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M 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
SocketFCLGA1366FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size24 GB128 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-930 1.94
Xeon W-10885M 10.29
+430%

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.

i7-930 2963
Xeon W-10885M 15746
+431%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-930 418
Xeon W-10885M 1646
+294%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-930 1420
Xeon W-10885M 7120
+401%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.94 10.29
Recency 28 February 2010 13 May 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 45 Watt

Xeon W-10885M has a 430.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 188.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-10885M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-930 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-930 is a desktop processor while Xeon W-10885M is a mobile workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-930 and Xeon W-10885M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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