Xeon w7-2555X vs i9-10900

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking611not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency18.15no data
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,069

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2028
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)33.75 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C75 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X 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
SocketFCLGA12004677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

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 frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1664

Pros & cons summary


Recency 30 April 2020 24 August 2024
Physical cores 10 14
Threads 20 28
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 210 Watt

i9-10900 has 223.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2555X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, 40% more physical cores and 40% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i9-10900 and Xeon w7-2555X. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i9-10900 is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-2555X is a server/workstation one.


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