Xeon Platinum 8124M vs i9-9960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9960X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
19.05
+10.7%
Xeon Platinum 8124M
18 cores / 36 threads, 240 Watt
17.21

Core i9-9960X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8124M by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310371
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.92no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Xeon Platinum
Power efficiency10.936.79
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$1,684no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads3236
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3130
L1 cache1 MB1.125 MB
L2 cache16 MB18 MB
L3 cache22 MB (shared)24.75 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature85 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M 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)8 (Multiprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066Socket P
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt240 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M 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 i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size128 GB1,536 GB
Max memory channels46
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s128.001 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4448

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.

i9-9960X 19.05
+10.7%
Xeon Platinum 8124M 17.21

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.

i9-9960X 30254
+10.7%
Xeon Platinum 8124M 27336

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.

i9-9960X 1385
+12.5%
Xeon Platinum 8124M 1231

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.

i9-9960X 10376
Xeon Platinum 8124M 11252
+8.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.05 17.21
Physical cores 16 18
Threads 32 36
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 240 Watt

i9-9960X has a 10.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 45.5% lower power consumption.

Xeon Platinum 8124M, on the other hand, has 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads.

The Core i9-9960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8124M in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9960X is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8124M is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9960X and Xeon Platinum 8124M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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