Intel Core i9-10900X vs Intel Xeon W-2245

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 W-2245 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
10 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10900X Name Intel Xeon W-2245
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

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 W-2245 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2245 is 3.9 GHz
20 Threads 16
10x Cores 8x
10 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
None None 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2245 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 1.0 TB 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
4 Memory channels 4
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
 
 

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 155 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
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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 W-2245 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q4/2019
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
590 $ Release price 667 $
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake W
19.2 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22510
22510
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
19482
19482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10651
10651
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
10028
10028

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
9368
9368
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
8727
8727

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2358
2358
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1972
1972

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1623
1623
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1445
1445

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1268
1268
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1171
1171

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
210
210
Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
198
198