i5-14600K vs Xeon w5-3435X

Aggregate performance score

Xeon w5-3435X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 270 Watt
29.15
+18.9%
Core i5-14600K
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.52

Xeon w5-3435X outperforms Core i5-14600K by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking151204
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation54.0860.81
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency10.2218.56
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date15 February 2023 (1 year ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,589$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600K has 12% better value for money than Xeon w5-3435X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3220
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA4677FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)270 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
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+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TB192 GB
Max memory channels82
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 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 data1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K 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 w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes11216

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 w5-3435X 29.15
+18.9%
i5-14600K 24.52

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 w5-3435X 46306
+18.9%
i5-14600K 38948

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 w5-3435X 2135
i5-14600K 2806
+31.4%

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 w5-3435X 16075
+0.7%
i5-14600K 15956

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.15 24.52
Recency 15 February 2023 17 October 2023
Physical cores 16 14
Threads 32 20
Power consumption (TDP) 270 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon w5-3435X has a 18.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads.

i5-14600K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, and 116% lower power consumption.

The Xeon w5-3435X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14600K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w5-3435X is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-14600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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