Xeon Gold 6526Y vs i9-13900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.09
+28%
Xeon Gold 6526Y
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 195 Watt
28.97

Core i9-13900K outperforms Xeon Gold 6526Y by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking88155
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation62.9356.09
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency28.0614.05
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Emerald Rapids (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589$1,517

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900K has 12% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6526Y.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)37.5 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm22x 763 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C82 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt195 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y. 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++
AVX++
vPro++
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 i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y 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 i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y. 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 bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770N/A
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 i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y 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 i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900K and Xeon Gold 6526Y.

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.

i9-13900K 37.09
+28%
Xeon Gold 6526Y 28.97

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.

i9-13900K 58913
+28%
Xeon Gold 6526Y 46025

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.09 28.97
Recency 27 September 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 195 Watt

i9-13900K has a 28% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores, and 56% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6526Y, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core i9-13900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6526Y in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900K is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6526Y is a server/workstation one.


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