i5-14600KF vs Xeon w5-3435X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon w5-3435X
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 270 Watt
28.98
+17.5%
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.66

Xeon w5-3435X outperforms Core i5-14600KF by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking154205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation53.5770.29
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency10.1618.67
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$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600KF has 31% better value for money than Xeon w5-3435X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600KF 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)
Performance-cores16no data
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 nm10 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600KF 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
SocketFCLGA46771700
Power consumption (TDP)270 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w5-3435X and Core i5-14600KF. 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-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

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

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

Virtualization technologies

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

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

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

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

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

PCIe version5.05.0
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 28.98
+17.5%
i5-14600KF 24.66

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 46029
+17.5%
i5-14600KF 39179

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 2103
i5-14600KF 2771
+31.8%

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 15909
+1%
i5-14600KF 15758

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.98 24.66
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 17.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more physical cores and 60% more threads.

i5-14600KF, 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 i5-14600KF in performance tests.

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


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