Xeon w9-3495X vs i9-7940X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7940X
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
16.95
Xeon w9-3495X
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
60.17
+255%

Xeon w9-3495X outperforms Core i9-7940X by a whopping 255% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7940X and Xeon w9-3495X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking39819
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.1618.60
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency9.3715.68
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$5,889

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w9-3495X has 489% better value for money than i9-7940X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7940X and Xeon w9-3495X 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)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads28112
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache896 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache14 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)105 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature102 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7940X and Xeon w9-3495X 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)1
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon w9-3495X. 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® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-7940X and Xeon w9-3495X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7940X and Xeon w9-3495X 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 w9-3495X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
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 w9-3495X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes44112

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 16.95
Xeon w9-3495X 60.17
+255%

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 25944
Xeon w9-3495X 92087
+255%

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 1462
Xeon w9-3495X 2108
+44.2%

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 10649
Xeon w9-3495X 18433
+73.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.95 60.17
Recency 30 May 2017 15 February 2023
Physical cores 14 56
Threads 28 112
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 350 Watt

i9-7940X has 112.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon w9-3495X, on the other hand, has a 255% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Xeon w9-3495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7940X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7940X is a desktop processor while Xeon w9-3495X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7940X and Xeon w9-3495X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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