Xeon w9-3475X vs i9-12900F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900F
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
22.86
Xeon w9-3475X
2023
36 cores / 72 threads, 300 Watt
41.18
+80.1%

Xeon w9-3475X outperforms Core i9-12900F by an impressive 80% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23060
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data27.39
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency33.2812.99
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$3,739

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X 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)36
Threads2472
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)82.5 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size215 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt300 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno data-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes20112

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.

i9-12900F 22.86
Xeon w9-3475X 41.18
+80.1%

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.

i9-12900F 36310
Xeon w9-3475X 65413
+80.2%

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.

i9-12900F 2531
+33.5%
Xeon w9-3475X 1896

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.

i9-12900F 13713
Xeon w9-3475X 15840
+15.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.86 41.18
Recency 4 January 2022 15 February 2023
Physical cores 16 36
Threads 24 72
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 300 Watt

i9-12900F has 361.5% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3475X, on the other hand, has a 80.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 125% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12900F in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-12900F is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3475X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-12900F and Xeon w9-3475X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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