Intel Core i9-7900X vs Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y

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Intel Core i9-7900X or Intel Core i9-7900X – 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 i9-7900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-7900X Name Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Silver
7 Generation 2
Intel Core i 7000X Group Intel Xeon Silver 4200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-7900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7900X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
20 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 12
10x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-7900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y 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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 6
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 85 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-7900X 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 14.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2019
-- 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
Skylake X Architecture Cascade Lake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
989 $ Release price 768 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14.0 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.3 GHz
21190
21190
Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y
12C 24T @ 2.2 GHz
16458
16458