Xeon w3-2435 vs i9-9980XE

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
+10.2%
Xeon w3-2435
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 165 Watt
16.64

Core i9-9980XE outperforms Xeon w3-2435 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking329397
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.9459.91
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.519.54
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,979$669

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w3-2435 has 1421% better value for money than i9-9980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3616
Base clock speed3 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)22.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435 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 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435. 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++
vPro++
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 i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435 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 i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435 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 w3-2435. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4400
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 i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435.

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.

i9-9980XE 18.34
+10.2%
Xeon w3-2435 16.64

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
+10.2%
Xeon w3-2435 26425

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 1428
Xeon w3-2435 1852
+29.7%

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.

i9-9980XE 11345
+11.9%
Xeon w3-2435 10141

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 16.64
Recency 19 October 2018 15 February 2023
Physical cores 18 8
Threads 36 16

i9-9980XE has a 10.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 125% more physical cores and 125% more threads.

Xeon w3-2435, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years.

The Core i9-9980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon w3-2435 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9980XE is a desktop processor while Xeon w3-2435 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w3-2435, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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