Intel Core i9-9900X vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280

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Intel Core i9-9900X or Intel Core i9-9900X – 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 i9-9900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
9 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-9900X Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9900X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
20 Threads 56
10x Cores 28x
10 CPU Cores 28
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
4 Memory channels 6
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 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 205 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9900X 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 8280 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2019
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
989 $ Release price 10009 $
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Cascade Lake
19.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes