Xeon w3-2423 vs i9-9960X

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9960X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
19.05
+97%
Xeon w3-2423
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 120 Watt
9.67

Core i9-9960X outperforms Xeon w3-2423 by an impressive 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310797
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.9256.84
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.937.63
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,684$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w3-2423 has 1055% better value for money than i9-9960X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache1 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature85 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423 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 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423. 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 i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423 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 i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TB
Max memory channels44
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 i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4464

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
+97%
Xeon w3-2423 9.67

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
+97.1%
Xeon w3-2423 15353

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
Xeon w3-2423 1644
+18.7%

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
+43.9%
Xeon w3-2423 7209

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.05 9.67
Recency 8 October 2018 15 February 2023
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 120 Watt

i9-9960X has a 97% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Xeon w3-2423, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, and 37.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2423 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9960X is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2423 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9960X and Xeon w3-2423, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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