i9-7920X vs Xeon W-2195

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2195
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 140 Watt
17.63
+18.4%
Core i9-7920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.89

Xeon W-2195 outperforms Core i9-7920X by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking355476
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.953.30
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon WIntel Core i9
Power efficiency11.9210.07
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date29 September 2017 (7 years ago)10 September 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,553$1,199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon W-2195 has 111% better value for money than i9-7920X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3624
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)16.5 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data484 mm2
Maximum core temperature66 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSocket R4FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+

Security technologies

Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size512 GB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s85.33 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4844

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-2195 17.63
+18.4%
i9-7920X 14.89

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-2195 28002
+18.4%
i9-7920X 23653

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-2195 1321
i9-7920X 1374
+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-2195 9687
+5.1%
i9-7920X 9219

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.63 14.89
Physical cores 18 12
Threads 36 24

Xeon W-2195 has a 18.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Xeon W-2195 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7920X in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2195 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-7920X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2195 and Core i9-7920X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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