Xeon 6980P vs i9-10920XE

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Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Granite Rapids (2024)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)128
Threads24256
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)504 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data80 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P 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 configuration12
Socket20667529
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt500 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data96

Pros & cons summary


Recency 19 October 2019 24 September 2024
Physical cores 12 128
Threads 24 256
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 500 Watt

i9-10920XE has 203% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6980P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, 966.7% more physical cores and 966.7% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between Core i9-10920XE and Xeon 6980P. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i9-10920XE is a desktop processor while Xeon 6980P is a server/workstation one.


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