Intel Core i9-10900X vs Intel Xeon Gold 5318H

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-10900X or Intel Core i9-10900X – 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 i9-10900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, you'll need a motherboard with a P+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10900X Name Intel Xeon Gold 5318H
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Gold
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 3.7 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 Gold 5318H has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
20 Threads 36
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 18
10x Cores 18x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 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 1.1 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 6
256.0 GB Max. Memory 1.1 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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 150 W watts.
94 °C Tjunction max --
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900X 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake Architecture Cooper Lake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket P+
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
590 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.2 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB