Xeon Gold 6423N vs i9-14900K

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900K
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.85
+4.7%
Xeon Gold 6423N
2023
28 cores / 56 threads, 195 Watt
36.16

Core i9-14900K outperforms Xeon Gold 6423N by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8198
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation61.51no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency28.6617.55
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)no data
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)1 July 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$589no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N 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)28 (Octacosa-Core)
Threads3256
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.8 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache36 MB (shared)52.5 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C85 °C
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt195 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N. 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
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 i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N 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 i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-4400
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 i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N 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 i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i9-14900K 37.85
+4.7%
Xeon Gold 6423N 36.16

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.

i9-14900K 60127
+4.7%
Xeon Gold 6423N 57434

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.85 36.16
Recency 17 October 2023 1 July 2023
Physical cores 24 28
Threads 32 56
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 195 Watt

i9-14900K has a 4.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, and 56% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6423N, on the other hand, has 16.7% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N.

Note that Core i9-14900K is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6423N is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-14900K and Xeon Gold 6423N, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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