i9-14900KS vs Xeon Gold 6530

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6530
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 270 Watt
41.26
+5.5%
Core i9-14900KS
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
39.12

Xeon Gold 6530 outperforms Core i9-14900KS by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5972
Place by popularitynot in top-10010
Cost-effectiveness evaluation56.60no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.4524.67
Architecture codenameEmerald Rapids (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)March 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,128$689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.9 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache160 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)74 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS 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)270 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS. 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 6530 and Core i9-14900KS 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 6530 and Core i9-14900KS are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC)DDR5-5600, 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/AIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS.

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 6530 41.26
+5.5%
i9-14900KS 39.12

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 6530 65533
+5.5%
i9-14900KS 62137

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.26 39.12
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 32
Power consumption (TDP) 270 Watt 150 Watt

Xeon Gold 6530 has a 5.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-14900KS, on the other hand, has 80% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon Gold 6530 and Core i9-14900KS.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6530 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900KS is a desktop one.


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