i9-11900KB vs Xeon Gold 6132

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6132
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 140 Watt
13.96
Core i9-11900KB
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.42
+3.3%

Core i9-11900KB outperforms Xeon Gold 6132 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking532502
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.6517.86
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Goldno data
Power efficiency9.4420.99
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release date25 April 2017 (7 years ago)May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,111$539

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-11900KB has 284% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6132.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2816
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache896 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache14 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die sizeno data190 mm2
Maximum core temperature86 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB 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 configuration4 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size768 GB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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 Gold 6132 13.96
i9-11900KB 14.42
+3.3%

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 Gold 6132 22180
i9-11900KB 22911
+3.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.96 14.42
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon Gold 6132 has 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

i9-11900KB, on the other hand, has a 3.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 115.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Gold 6132 and Core i9-11900KB.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6132 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-11900KB is a desktop one.


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