i9-10850K vs Xeon W-2170B

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2170B
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 140 Watt
15.15
+7.8%
Core i9-10850K
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.06

Xeon W-2170B outperforms Core i9-10850K by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking466524
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data17.18
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency10.2410.64
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Comet Lake-S (2020)
Release date21 December 2017 (7 years ago)27 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$453

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2820
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2206 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)66 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K 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
Socket2066FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K. 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4816

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-2170B 15.15
+7.8%
i9-10850K 14.06

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-2170B 24070
+7.8%
i9-10850K 22326

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon W-2170B 980
i9-10850K 1758
+79.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon W-2170B 11314
+25.2%
i9-10850K 9037

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.15 14.06
Recency 21 December 2017 27 July 2020
Physical cores 14 10
Threads 28 20
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon W-2170B has a 7.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 40% more physical cores and 40% more threads.

i9-10850K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 12% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K.

Be aware that Xeon W-2170B is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-10850K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2170B and Core i9-10850K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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