i9-9990XE vs Xeon E5-2686 v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2686 v4
2016
18 cores / 36 threads, 145 Watt
12.77
Core i9-9990XE
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99
+48.7%

Core i9-9990XE outperforms Xeon E5-2686 v4 by a considerable 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking596305
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.84
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5Intel Core i9
Power efficiency8.337.05
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,800

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3628
Base clock speed2.3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeQPIDMI 3.0
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2340
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4.5 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size456.12 mm2no data
Number of transistors7200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
Socketno data2066
Power consumption (TDP)145 Watt255 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size1,536 GB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4044

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.

Xeon E5-2686 v4 12.77
i9-9990XE 18.99
+48.7%

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.

Xeon E5-2686 v4 20289
i9-9990XE 30162
+48.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.77 18.99
Recency 20 June 2016 19 October 2018
Physical cores 18 14
Threads 36 28
Power consumption (TDP) 145 Watt 255 Watt

Xeon E5-2686 v4 has 28.6% more physical cores and 28.6% more threads, and 75.9% lower power consumption.

i9-9990XE, on the other hand, has a 48.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Core i9-9990XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2686 v4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2686 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-9990XE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Core i9-9990XE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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