i7-14700KF vs Xeon w9-3495X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon w9-3495X
2023
56 cores / 112 threads, 350 Watt
57.83
+71.1%
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.80

Xeon w9-3495X outperforms Core i7-14700KF by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.7684.20
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency15.6425.59
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)$5,889$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-14700KF has 349% better value for money than Xeon w9-3495X.

Detailed specifications

Xeon w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF 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 cores56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads11228
Base clock speed1.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache105 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)81 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF 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)350 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF. 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-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Xeon w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF 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 w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
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/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon w9-3495X and Core i7-14700KF.

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 w9-3495X 57.83
+71.1%
i7-14700KF 33.80

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 w9-3495X 91866
+71.1%
i7-14700KF 53695

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 w9-3495X 2110
i7-14700KF 2993
+41.8%

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 w9-3495X 18543
i7-14700KF 19544
+5.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 57.83 33.80
Recency 15 February 2023 17 October 2023
Physical cores 56 20
Threads 112 28
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon w9-3495X has a 71.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 180% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

i7-14700KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, and 180% lower power consumption.

The Xeon w9-3495X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-14700KF in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon w9-3495X is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700KF is a desktop one.


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