Xeon w3-2423 vs i9-13900KS

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-13900KS
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
38.74
+303%
Xeon w3-2423
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 120 Watt
9.62

Core i9-13900KS outperforms Xeon w3-2423 by a whopping 303% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking74791
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation53.0256.49
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency24.447.59
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-S (2023−2024)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date12 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$699$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w3-2423 has 7% better value for money than i9-13900KS.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.8 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C64 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 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)150 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423. 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 i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 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 i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size192 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 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 i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 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 i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
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.

i9-13900KS 38.74
+303%
Xeon w3-2423 9.62

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.

i9-13900KS 61538
+303%
Xeon w3-2423 15275

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.

i9-13900KS 3137
+90.4%
Xeon w3-2423 1648

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.

i9-13900KS 21728
+199%
Xeon w3-2423 7266

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 38.74 9.62
Recency 12 January 2023 15 February 2023
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 32 12
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 120 Watt

i9-13900KS has a 302.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Xeon w3-2423, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2423 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-13900KS is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2423 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-13900KS and Xeon w3-2423, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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