Intel Xeon w9-3495X vs Intel Core i9-10980XE

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Intel Xeon w9-3495X or Intel Xeon w9-3495X – 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 w9-3495X features 56 processor cores and has the capability to manage 112 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w9-3495X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 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-3400 Group Intel Core i 10000X
12 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon w9-3495X Name Intel Core i9-10980XE
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w9-3495X has 56 CPU cores and can calculate 112 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w9-3495X is 1.9 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
112 Threads 36
56x Cores 18x
56 CPU Cores 18
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w9-3495X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-10980XE 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 307.2 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC No
4.0 TB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
8 Memory channels 4
307.2 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 350 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.
420 W TDP up None
350 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
99 °C Tjunction max 86 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w9-3495X is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 105.0 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.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
5889 $ Release price 979 $
Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Cascade Lake
105.0 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 4677 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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