i9-13900KS vs Xeon Platinum 8280

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8280
2018
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
20.64
Core i9-13900KS
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
38.70
+87.5%

Core i9-13900KS outperforms Xeon Platinum 8280 by an impressive 88% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27073
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.6655.84
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Platinumno data
Power efficiency9.5324.42
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-SP (2018)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date11 December 2018 (6 years ago)12 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$10,009$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-13900KS has 3264% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8280.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads5632
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.8 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache38.5 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature84 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors8,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS 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 configuration8 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, 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 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size1 TB192 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s89.6 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 Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS 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 Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes4820

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 Platinum 8280 20.64
i9-13900KS 38.70
+87.5%

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 Platinum 8280 32781
i9-13900KS 61475
+87.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.64 38.70
Recency 11 December 2018 12 January 2023
Physical cores 28 24
Threads 56 32
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 150 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8280 has 16.7% more physical cores and 75% more threads.

i9-13900KS, on the other hand, has a 87.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, and 36.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8280 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8280 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-13900KS is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Platinum 8280 and Core i9-13900KS, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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