Xeon Gold 6538N vs i9-13900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
27.70
Xeon Gold 6538N
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
28.26
+2%

Xeon Gold 6538N outperforms Core i9-13900HX by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking175165
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.85
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency47.6613.05
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Emerald Rapids (2023)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$668$3,351

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3264
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)60 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm22x 763 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C85 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5200
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 for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N 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 i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2080

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.

i9-13900HX 27.70
Xeon Gold 6538N 28.26
+2%

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.

i9-13900HX 43994
Xeon Gold 6538N 44895
+2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.70 28.26
Recency 4 January 2023 14 December 2023
Physical cores 24 32
Threads 32 64
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 205 Watt

i9-13900HX has 272.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6538N, on the other hand, has a 2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N.

Be aware that Core i9-13900HX is a notebook processor while Xeon Gold 6538N is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900HX and Xeon Gold 6538N, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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