Intel Core i7-9700 vs Intel Xeon W-1270

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-9700 or Intel Core i7-9700 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1270, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9700 Name Intel Xeon W-1270
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Xeon W-1200
9 Generation 10
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1270 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
8 Threads 16
No Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 8x
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1270 uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-1270 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2020
335 $ Release price 362 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 1200
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Comet Lake W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-1270
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
17923
17923
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1270
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
9824
9824
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1270
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
8264
8264
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1270
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1710
1710
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1270
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1442
1442
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218