Intel Core i9-10940X vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N

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Intel Core i9-10940X or Intel Core i9-10940X – 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 i9-10940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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 i9-10940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N features 36 processor cores and has the capability to manage 72 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i9-10940X Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10940X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N has 36 CPU cores and can calculate 72 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
14 CPU Cores 36
14x Cores 36x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28 Threads 72
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10940X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N 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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
4 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 187.6 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 225 W watts.
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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10940X 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 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8351N is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 54.0 MB cache.
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
784 $ Release price 3027 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
19.0 MB L3-Cache 54.0 MB
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2021
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 4189
Cascade Lake Architecture Ice Lake
14 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512