Intel Core i9-9960X vs Intel Xeon D-2141I

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Intel Core i9-9960X or Intel Core i9-9960X – 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 i9-9960X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 i9-9960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2141I features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2141I, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Xeon D-2100
9 Generation 2
Intel Core i9-9960X Name Intel Xeon D-2141I
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9960X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9960X is 3.1 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 D-2141I has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2141I is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
None None 2.2 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
16 CPU Cores 8
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16x Cores 8x
32 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9960X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2141I does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2133
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 65 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9960X 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 22.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2141I is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2018 Release date Q1/2018
1684 $ Release price 594 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 11.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 2066 Socket BGA 2518
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Skylake