Intel Core i9-9900KF vs Intel Xeon Gold 6226

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Intel Core i9-9900KF or Intel Core i9-9900KF – 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 i9-9900KF features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6226 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 Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6226, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i 9000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i9-9900KF Name Intel Xeon Gold 6226
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900KF has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900KF is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6226 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6226 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 12
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 12x
16 Threads 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6226 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
2 Memory channels 6
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 125 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900KF 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6226 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2019
600 $ Release price 1776 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 19.2 MB
LGA 1151-2 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Cascade Lake
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon Gold 6226
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
19823
19823
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
18702
18702

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6226
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
11452
11452
Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
8779
8779

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9900KF
8C 16T @ 3.6 GHz
1342
1342
Intel Xeon Gold 6226
12C 24T @ 2.7 GHz
1028
1028