Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs i9-7940X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7940X
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
16.34
Xeon E5-2699A v4
2016
22 cores / 44 threads, 145 Watt
16.45
+0.7%

Xeon E5-2699A v4 outperforms Core i9-7940X by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A v4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking408404
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.302.32
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Xeon E5
Power efficiency9.3710.74
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Broadwell-EP (2016)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)25 October 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$4,938

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7940X has 42% better value for money than Xeon E5-2699A v4.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)22 (Docosa-Core)
Threads2844
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0QPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s2 × 9.6 GT/s
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache896 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache14 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)55 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2456.12 mm2
Maximum core temperature102 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
Number of transistorsno data7,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A 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)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt145 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A 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-512Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A v4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A v4 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A v4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size128 GB1.5 TB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A 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.

i9-7940X 16.34
Xeon E5-2699A v4 16.45
+0.7%

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.

i9-7940X 25963
Xeon E5-2699A v4 26129
+0.6%

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.

i9-7940X 1453
+23.4%
Xeon E5-2699A v4 1177

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.

i9-7940X 10604
+11.1%
Xeon E5-2699A v4 9546

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 16.45
Recency 30 May 2017 25 October 2016
Physical cores 14 22
Threads 28 44
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 145 Watt

i9-7940X has an age advantage of 7 months.

Xeon E5-2699A v4, on the other hand, has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, 57.1% more physical cores and 57.1% more threads, and 13.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-7940X and Xeon E5-2699A v4.

Note that Core i9-7940X is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2699A v4 is a server/workstation one.


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