Xeon Platinum 8461V vs i9-13900

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
29.55
Xeon Platinum 8461V
2023
48 cores / 96 threads, 300 Watt
47.20
+59.7%

Xeon Platinum 8461V outperforms Core i9-13900 by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14441
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation48.5124.02
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency22.3714.89
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)10 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$4,491

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900 has 102% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8461V.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads3296
Base clock speed2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)97.5 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C77 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V 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)125 Watt300 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, 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+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size192 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1680

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.

i9-13900 29.55
Xeon Platinum 8461V 47.20
+59.7%

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.

i9-13900 46946
Xeon Platinum 8461V 74982
+59.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.55 47.20
Physical cores 24 48
Threads 32 96
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 300 Watt

i9-13900 has 140% lower power consumption.

Xeon Platinum 8461V, on the other hand, has a 59.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Xeon Platinum 8461V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900 is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8461V is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900 and Xeon Platinum 8461V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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