Xeon w3-2435 vs i9-12900E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900E
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
17.13
+2.9%
Xeon w3-2435
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
16.64

Core i9-12900E outperforms Xeon w3-2435 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking376396
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.91
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency24.949.54
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2022 (2 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$669

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)22.5 MB
Chip lithography10 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435 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
Socket1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channelDDR5-4400
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TB
Max memory channelsno data4
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2064

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.

i9-12900E 17.13
+2.9%
Xeon w3-2435 16.64

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.

i9-12900E 27214
+3%
Xeon w3-2435 26425

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-12900E 1752
Xeon w3-2435 1861
+6.2%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-12900E 10392
+1.8%
Xeon w3-2435 10208

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.13 16.64
Recency 4 January 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 165 Watt

i9-12900E has a 2.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 153.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon w3-2435, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435.

Note that Core i9-12900E is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2435 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900E and Xeon w3-2435, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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