Ryzen 9 9900X vs Xeon Gold 6256

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6256
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 205 Watt
30.56
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
35.85
+17.3%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Xeon Gold 6256 by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking144107
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.77
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency13.5927.24
Architecture codenameno dataGranite Ridge (2024)
Release date1 January 2020 (4 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature64 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA3647AM5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels6no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4824

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 6256 30.56
Ryzen 9 9900X 35.85
+17.3%

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 6256 46767
Ryzen 9 9900X 54860
+17.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 30.56 35.85
Recency 1 January 2020 15 August 2024
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 17.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 70.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6256 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6256 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6256 and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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