i7-980X vs Xeon Gold 6144

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6144
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 150 Watt
12.59
+193%
Core i7-980X
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.30

Xeon Gold 6144 outperforms Core i7-980X by a whopping 193% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6161368
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.080.24
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Goldno data
Power efficiency7.943.13
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Gulftown (2010−2011)
Release date11 July 2017 (7 years ago)16 March 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,925$959

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon Gold 6144 has 1183% better value for money than i7-980X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rateno data6.4 GT/s
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache512 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data239 mm2
Maximum core temperature75 °C68 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X 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
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size768 GB24 GB
Max memory channels63
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6144 and Core i7-980X.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes48no data

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 6144 12.59
+193%
i7-980X 4.30

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 6144 19993
+193%
i7-980X 6826

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.59 4.30
Recency 11 July 2017 16 March 2010
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 130 Watt

Xeon Gold 6144 has a 192.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i7-980X, on the other hand, has 15.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Gold 6144 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980X in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6144 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-980X is a desktop one.


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