Xeon E5-2669 V3 vs i9-11900K

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.87
+56.5%
Xeon E5-2669 V3
2015
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
10.14

Core i9-11900K outperforms Xeon E5-2669 V3 by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking419761
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.17no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency12.028.00
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$539no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size276 mm2356 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data2,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 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
SocketFCLGA12002011-3
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
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
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2040

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.

i9-11900K 15.87
+56.5%
Xeon E5-2669 V3 10.14

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.

i9-11900K 25207
+56.5%
Xeon E5-2669 V3 16107

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.87 10.14
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

i9-11900K has a 56.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon E5-2669 V3, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2669 V3 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-11900K is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2669 V3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11900K and Xeon E5-2669 V3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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