Xeon Platinum 8160M vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.57
Xeon Platinum 8160M
2017
24 cores / 48 threads, 150 Watt
33.47
+62.7%

Xeon Platinum 8160M outperforms Core i9-10980XE by an impressive 63% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking272117
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.736.18
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataIntel Xeon Platinum
Power efficiency11.7921.10
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)25 April 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$979$7,704

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-10980XE has 90% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8160M.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3648
Base clock speed3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
Multiplierno data21
L1 cache64K (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)24 MB
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)33 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature86 °C85 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 configuration18 (Multiprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA3647
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M. 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++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size256 GB1.5 TB
Max memory channels46
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s128.001 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4848

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.

i9-10980XE 20.57
Xeon Platinum 8160M 33.47
+62.7%

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.

i9-10980XE 32670
Xeon Platinum 8160M 53158
+62.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.57 33.47
Recency 19 October 2019 25 April 2017
Physical cores 18 24
Threads 36 48
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 150 Watt

i9-10980XE has an age advantage of 2 years.

Xeon Platinum 8160M, on the other hand, has a 62.7% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 10% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Platinum 8160M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10980XE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10980XE is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8160M is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10980XE and Xeon Platinum 8160M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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