Xeon W-1350P vs i9-9980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.69
+47.9%
Xeon W-1350P
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.64

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Xeon W-1350P by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking323612
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.8381.32
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.529.39
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Rocket Lake-S (2021)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)6 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979$311

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-1350P has 2023% better value for money than i9-9980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3612
Base clock speed3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2276 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P. 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® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-9980XE 18.69
+47.9%
Xeon W-1350P 12.64

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.

i9-9980XE 29127
+47.8%
Xeon W-1350P 19710

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.

i9-9980XE 1437
Xeon W-1350P 2222
+54.6%

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.

i9-9980XE 11453
+35%
Xeon W-1350P 8484

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.69 12.64
Recency 19 October 2018 6 May 2021
Physical cores 18 6
Threads 36 12
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 125 Watt

i9-9980XE has a 47.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Xeon W-1350P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 32% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-1350P in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9980XE is a desktop processor while Xeon W-1350P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9980XE and Xeon W-1350P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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