i9-13950HX vs Xeon W-2150B

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2150B
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 120 Watt
12.91
Core i9-13950HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
27.32
+112%

Core i9-13950HX outperforms Xeon W-2150B by a whopping 112% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking594179
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon WIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency10.1847.01
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date21 December 2017 (7 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$590

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache13.75 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size484 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)68 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socket2066FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size512 GB192 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX 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 W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX.

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 W-2150B 12.91
i9-13950HX 27.32
+112%

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 W-2150B 20503
i9-13950HX 43404
+112%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.91 27.32
Recency 21 December 2017 4 January 2023
Physical cores 10 24
Threads 20 32
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 55 Watt

i9-13950HX has a 111.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 140% more physical cores and 60% more threads, and 118.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13950HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-2150B in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2150B is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-13950HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2150B and Core i9-13950HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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