Ryzen 9 9900X vs Xeon Gold 6330

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6330
2021
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
27.11
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+27.3%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Xeon Gold 6330 by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6330 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking181109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency12.5227.22
Architecture codenameIce Lake-SP (2021)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date6 April 2021 (3 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 6330 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 cores28 (Octacosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads5624
Base clock speed2 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache42 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)86 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6330 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA4189AM5
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6330 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6330 and Ryzen 9 9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6330 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 6330 and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size6 TBno data
Max memory channels8no 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 6330 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes6424

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 6330 27.11
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+27.3%

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 6330 43056
Ryzen 9 9900X 54839
+27.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.11 34.52
Recency 6 April 2021 15 August 2024
Physical cores 28 12
Threads 56 24
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon Gold 6330 has 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 27.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 150% more advanced lithography process, and 70.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6330 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6330 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6330 and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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