Xeon E5-2696 v4 vs i9-7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7900X
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
13.25
Xeon E5-2696 v4
2016
22 cores / 44 threads, 150 Watt
15.65
+18.1%

Xeon E5-2696 v4 outperforms Core i9-7900X by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking568439
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.96no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)Intel Xeon E5
Power efficiency8.969.87
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)20 June 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)22 (Docosa-Core)
Threads2044
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0QPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s2 × 9.6 GT/s
Multiplier3322
L1 cache640 KBno data
L2 cache10 MB5.5 MB
L3 cache13.75 MB55 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data456.12 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data7200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2 (Multiprocessor)
SocketSocket R4no data
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size128 GB1,536 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4440

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.

i9-7900X 13.25
Xeon E5-2696 v4 15.65
+18.1%

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.

i9-7900X 21040
Xeon E5-2696 v4 24862
+18.2%

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.

i9-7900X 1444
+28.9%
Xeon E5-2696 v4 1120

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.

i9-7900X 8857
Xeon E5-2696 v4 9006
+1.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.25 15.65
Recency 30 May 2017 20 June 2016
Physical cores 10 22
Threads 20 44
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 150 Watt

i9-7900X has an age advantage of 11 months, and 7.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2696 v4, on the other hand, has a 18.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 120% more physical cores and 120% more threads.

The Xeon E5-2696 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7900X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7900X is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2696 v4 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7900X and Xeon E5-2696 v4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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