Intel Xeon W-3265M vs Intel Core i9-9980HK

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Intel Xeon W-3265M or Intel Xeon W-3265M – 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-3265M features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3265M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i9-9980HK features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9980HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 9000H
7 Generation 9
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon W-3265M Name Intel Core i9-9980HK
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3265M has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3265M is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-9980HK has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9980HK is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
48 Threads 16
24x Cores 8x
24 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3265M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9980HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-9980HK uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 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
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
Yes ECC No
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
6 Memory channels 2
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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 45 W watts.
205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3265M 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 33.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9980HK is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6350 $ Release price 580 $
Cascade Lake W Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
33.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 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)
-- Part Number --
LGA 3647 Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
32034
32034
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
14481
14481

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
20069
20069
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
7301
7301

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
12238
12238
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
6927
6927

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
9723
9723
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
3503
3503

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1492
1492
Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
1396
1396

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
1189
1189
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1183
1183

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
485
485
Intel Xeon W-3265M
24C 48T @ 2.7 GHz
437
437