Intel Xeon W-2135 vs Intel Core i9-9920X

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Intel Xeon W-2135 or Intel Xeon W-2135 – 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 W-2135 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2135, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i9-9920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 i9-9920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Core i 9000X
6 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2135 Name Intel Core i9-9920X
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2135 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2135 is 3.7 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 Core i9-9920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9920X is 3.5 GHz
12 Threads 24
6x Cores 12x
6 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2135 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9920X 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
512.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
-- Tjunction max 92 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2135 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 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2018
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
835 $ Release price 1189 $
Skylake W Architecture Skylake X Refresh
8.2 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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