Intel Core i9-9940X vs Intel Xeon Gold 5215M

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Intel Core i9-9940X or Intel Core i9-9940X – 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 i9-9940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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 i9-9940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5215M features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 5215M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Gold
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i9-9940X Name Intel Xeon Gold 5215M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9940X is 3.3 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 Gold 5215M has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5215M is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
14 CPU Cores 10
14x Cores 10x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28 Threads 20
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9940X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5215M 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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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 85 W watts.
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165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9940X 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 Gold 5215M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 13.8 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1387 $ Release price 4224 $
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 13.8 MB
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Cascade Lake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512