i9-12900K vs Xeon W-3265

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-3265
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 205 Watt
19.67
Core i9-12900K
2021
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
27.10
+37.8%

Core i9-12900K outperforms Xeon W-3265 by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking302182
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.5637.70
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon WIntel Core i9
Power efficiency8.7519.77
Architecture codenameCascade Lake (2019−2020)Alder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)
Release date3 June 2019 (5 years ago)27 October 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,349$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-12900K has 294% better value for money than Xeon W-3265.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 4.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2732
L1 cache1.5 MB768 KB
L2 cache24 MB4 MB
L3 cache33 MB6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data215.25 mm2"
Maximum core temperature78 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K 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
SocketFCLGA3647FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)205 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K 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 W-3265 and Core i9-12900K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size1 TB128 GB
Max memory channels62
Maximum memory bandwidth140.8 GB/s76.805 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K 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-3265 and Core i9-12900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes6420

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-3265 19.67
i9-12900K 27.10
+37.8%

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-3265 30105
i9-12900K 41474
+37.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.67 27.10
Recency 3 June 2019 27 October 2021
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 205 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon W-3265 has 50% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-12900K, on the other hand, has a 37.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 64% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W-3265 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-3265 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-3265 and Core i9-12900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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