i9-10850K vs Xeon W-3225

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3225
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 160 Watt
11.25
Core i9-10850K
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.06
+25%

Core i9-10850K outperforms Xeon W-3225 by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3225 and Core i9-10850K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking698524
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.2817.21
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon Wno data
Power efficiency6.6210.59
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Comet Lake-S (2020)
Release date3 June 2019 (5 years ago)27 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,199$453

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-10850K has 40% better value for money than Xeon W-3225.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3225 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache512 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache16.5 MB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data206 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3225 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
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3225 and Core i9-10850K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
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 W-3225 and Core i9-10850K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-3225 and Core i9-10850K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-3225 and Core i9-10850K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth128.001 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-3225 and Core i9-10850K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-3225 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-3225 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-3225 and Core i9-10850K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes6416

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-3225 11.25
i9-10850K 14.06
+25%

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-3225 17874
i9-10850K 22331
+24.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.25 14.06
Recency 3 June 2019 27 July 2020
Physical cores 8 10
Threads 16 20
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 125 Watt

i9-10850K has a 25% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and 28% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10850K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-3225 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3225 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-10850K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3225 and Core i9-10850K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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