Xeon W-2275 vs i9-9990XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9990XE
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99
+8.3%
Xeon W-2275
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.54

Core i9-9990XE outperforms Xeon W-2275 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking311359
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.94no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency7.0510.06
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)no data
Release date19 October 2018 (6 years ago)1 October 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,800no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2828
Base clock speed4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)no data
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)19.25 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data62 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275 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
Socket2066FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)255 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data46 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-2933
Maximum memory size128 GB1 TB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s93.85 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 i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275.

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.

i9-9990XE 18.99
+8.3%
Xeon W-2275 17.54

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.

i9-9990XE 30162
+8.2%
Xeon W-2275 27866

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.99 17.54
Recency 19 October 2018 1 October 2019
Power consumption (TDP) 255 Watt 165 Watt

i9-9990XE has a 8.3% higher aggregate performance score.

Xeon W-2275, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 54.5% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275.

Note that Core i9-9990XE is a desktop processor while Xeon W-2275 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9990XE and Xeon W-2275, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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