i9-14900KF vs Xeon Gold 6526Y

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6526Y
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 195 Watt
28.97
Core i9-14900KF
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.39
+29.1%

Core i9-14900KF outperforms Xeon Gold 6526Y by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15582
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.0966.51
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.0528.29
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,517$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900KF has 19% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6526Y.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz5.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache37.5 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 763 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)82 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF 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
SocketFCLGA4677FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)195 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AMX, Intel® 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 Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TB192 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes8016

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 6526Y 28.97
i9-14900KF 37.39
+29.1%

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 6526Y 46025
i9-14900KF 59389
+29%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.97 37.39
Recency 14 December 2023 17 October 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Power consumption (TDP) 195 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 6526Y has an age advantage of 1 month.

i9-14900KF, on the other hand, has a 29.1% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores, and 56% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6526Y in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6526Y is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6526Y and Core i9-14900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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