Intel Xeon W-2265 vs Intel Core i9-10980XE

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CPU lineage

Intel Xeon W-2265 or Intel Xeon W-2265 – 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-2265 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2265, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i9-10980XE features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 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 i9-10980XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 10000X
7 Generation 10
Intel Xeon W-2265 Name Intel Core i9-10980XE
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2265 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2265 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-10980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10980XE is 3.0 GHz
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
12 CPU Cores 18
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12x Cores 18x
24 Threads 36
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2265 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-10980XE does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB 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.
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.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
1.0 TB Max. Memory 256.0 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.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
-- Tjunction max 86 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2265 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-10980XE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
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
Q4/2019 Release date Q4/2019
944 $ Release price 979 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
19.2 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Cascade Lake W Architecture Cascade Lake
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
33095
33095
Intel Xeon W-2265
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
25937
25937

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
15841
15841
Intel Xeon W-2265
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
12869
12869

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
11836
11836
Intel Xeon W-2265
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10869
10869

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
3800
3800
Intel Xeon W-2265
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2860
2860

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2265
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1606
1606
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
1573
1573

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2265
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1281
1281
Intel Core i9-10980XE
18C 36T @ 3.0 GHz
1174
1174