Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 vs Intel Core i9-10940X

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Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 or Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 – 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 Xeon Platinum 9222 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 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 9222, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i9-10940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
2 Generation 10
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Core i9
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Core i 10000X
Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 Name Intel Core i9-10940X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-10940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10940X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
32 CPU Cores 14
64 Threads 28
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
32x Cores 14x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-10940X does not have integrated graphics.
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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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
12 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 256.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
281.4 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 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 165 W watts.
250 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
-- Tjunction max 86 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 9222 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 71.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-10940X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2019
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
71.5 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2066
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 784 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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