Xeon W-3365 vs i9-10980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.57
Xeon W-3365
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 270 Watt
37.17
+80.7%

Xeon W-3365 outperforms Core i9-10980XE by an impressive 81% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980XE and Xeon W-3365 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27287
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.73no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency11.8013.03
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Ice Lake-W (2021)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)29 July 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$979no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980XE and Xeon W-3365 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3664
Base clock speed3 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHz8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)48 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature86 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980XE and Xeon W-3365 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon W-3365. 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® 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 W-3365 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon W-3365 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 W-3365. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB4 TB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980XE and Xeon W-3365.

PCIe version3.04
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.

i9-10980XE 20.57
Xeon W-3365 37.17
+80.7%

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 W-3365 59038
+80.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.57 37.17
Recency 19 October 2019 29 July 2021
Physical cores 18 32
Threads 36 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 270 Watt

i9-10980XE has 63.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-3365, on the other hand, has a 80.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 77.8% more physical cores and 77.8% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon W-3365 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 W-3365 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10980XE and Xeon W-3365, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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