Xeon Gold 6338N vs i9-10940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10940X
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.59
Xeon Gold 6338N
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 185 Watt
26.50
+50.7%

Xeon Gold 6338N outperforms Core i9-10940X by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking357187
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency10.0913.56
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)6 April 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2864
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)48 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature86 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data83 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt185 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, 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++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-2667
Maximum memory size256 GB6 TB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4864

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.

i9-10940X 17.59
Xeon Gold 6338N 26.50
+50.7%

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.

i9-10940X 27939
Xeon Gold 6338N 42086
+50.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.59 26.50
Recency 19 October 2019 6 April 2021
Physical cores 14 32
Threads 28 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 185 Watt

i9-10940X has 12.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6338N, on the other hand, has a 50.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 128.6% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Gold 6338N is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10940X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10940X is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6338N is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6338N, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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