Xeon W3530 vs i9-14900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.70
+1387%
Xeon W3530
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
1.93

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Xeon W3530 by a whopping 1387% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1591959
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.14
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency49.131.40
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Bloomfield (2008−2010)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)16 March 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz3.06 GHz
Bus rate157 MHzno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm45 nm
Die size257 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C68 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data1.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data36 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR3
Maximum memory size192 GB24 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 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 i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i9-14900HX 28.70
+1387%
Xeon W3530 1.93

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.

i9-14900HX 45583
+1386%
Xeon W3530 3068

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.

i9-14900HX 2703
+517%
Xeon W3530 438

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.

i9-14900HX 15891
+941%
Xeon W3530 1527

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.70 1.93
Recency 8 January 2024 16 March 2010
Physical cores 24 4
Threads 32 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 130 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 1387% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 500% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 136.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W3530 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-14900HX is a notebook processor while Xeon W3530 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-14900HX and Xeon W3530, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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