i9-14900K vs Xeon W5580

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W5580
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
2.12
Core i9-14900K
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.75
+1681%

Core i9-14900K outperforms Xeon W5580 by a whopping 1681% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking187780
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.7164.60
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.5428.56
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$102$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-14900K has 3678% better value for money than Xeon W5580.

Detailed specifications

Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz5.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size263 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA1366FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K. 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-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K 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 W5580 and Core i9-14900K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size144 GB192 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K 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 W5580 and Core i9-14900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 W5580 2.12
i9-14900K 37.75
+1681%

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 W5580 3368
i9-14900K 59966
+1680%

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 W5580 552
i9-14900K 3079
+458%

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 W5580 2145
i9-14900K 20628
+862%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.12 37.75
Recency 30 March 2009 17 October 2023
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 32
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

i9-14900K has a 1680.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 500% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon W5580 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W5580 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-14900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W5580 and Core i9-14900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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