Xeon w5-3435X vs i9-9980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980XE
2018
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.34
Xeon w5-3435X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 270 Watt
29.15
+58.9%

Xeon w5-3435X outperforms Core i9-9980XE by an impressive 59% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w5-3435X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking322151
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.8054.08
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.5210.22
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$1,589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w5-3435X has 1323% better value for money than i9-9980XE.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w5-3435X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3632
Base clock speed3 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.7 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)45 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w5-3435X 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 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980XE and Xeon w5-3435X. 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 w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X 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 w5-3435X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TB
Max memory channels48
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 w5-3435X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes44112

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
Xeon w5-3435X 29.15
+58.9%

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
Xeon w5-3435X 46306
+59%

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 1438
Xeon w5-3435X 2135
+48.5%

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 11446
Xeon w5-3435X 16075
+40.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.34 29.15
Recency 19 October 2018 15 February 2023
Physical cores 18 16
Threads 36 32
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 270 Watt

i9-9980XE has 12.5% more physical cores and 12.5% more threads, and 63.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon w5-3435X, on the other hand, has a 58.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 4 years.

The Xeon w5-3435X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9980XE in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9980XE is a desktop processor while Xeon w5-3435X is a server/workstation one.


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