Xeon W-3323 vs i9-9900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9900K
2018
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
11.49
Xeon W-3323
2021
12 cores / 24 threads, 220 Watt
17.52
+52.5%

Xeon W-3323 outperforms Core i9-9900K by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking686362
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency11.457.54
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Ice Lake-W (2021)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)29 July 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size178 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C84 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 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
SocketLGA-1151FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth44.668 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323.

PCIe version3.04
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.

i9-9900K 11.49
Xeon W-3323 17.52
+52.5%

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.

i9-9900K 18245
Xeon W-3323 27822
+52.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.49 17.52
Recency 19 October 2018 29 July 2021
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 220 Watt

i9-9900K has 131.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon W-3323, on the other hand, has a 52.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon W-3323 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9900K in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9900K is a desktop processor while Xeon W-3323 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9900K and Xeon W-3323, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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