Ultra 7 164U vs Xeon w9-3475X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon w9-3475X
2023
36 cores / 72 threads, 300 Watt
41.18
+348%
Core Ultra 7 164U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
9.19

Xeon w9-3475X outperforms Core Ultra 7 164U by a whopping 348% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking60837
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation27.39no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency12.9996.64
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Meteor Lake-U (2023)
Release date15 February 2023 (1 year ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,739$448

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U 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 cores3612 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads7214
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache82.5 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U 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
SocketFCLGA4677FCBGA2551
Power consumption (TDP)300 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U 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 w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TB64 GB
Max memory channels82
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.8 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes1128
PCI supportno data4.0 and 3.0

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 w9-3475X 41.18
+348%
Ultra 7 164U 9.19

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 w9-3475X 65413
+348%
Ultra 7 164U 14598

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.18 9.19
Recency 15 February 2023 14 December 2023
Physical cores 36 12
Threads 72 14
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 9 Watt

Xeon w9-3475X has a 348.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 414.3% more threads.

Ultra 7 164U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, and 3233.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon w9-3475X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 164U in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w9-3475X is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 164U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon w9-3475X and Core Ultra 7 164U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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