i9-13900K vs Xeon X7550

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X7550
2010
8 cores / 16 threads, 130 Watt
4.97
Core i9-13900K
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.29
+650%

Core i9-13900K outperforms Xeon X7550 by a whopping 650% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking122389
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data59.83
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i9
Power efficiency3.6013.89
Architecture codenameno dataRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date1 January 2010 (14 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplierno data30
L1 cacheno data1.5 MB
L2 cacheno data16 MB
L3 cache18 MB L3 Cache12 MB
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCLGA1567FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K. 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-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.604 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 data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K 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 X7550 and Core i9-13900K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 X7550 4.97
i9-13900K 37.29
+650%

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 X7550 7873
i9-13900K 59009
+650%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.97 37.29
Recency 1 January 2010 27 September 2022
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 125 Watt

i9-13900K has a 650.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13900K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X7550 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X7550 is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-13900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X7550 and Core i9-13900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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