Intel Core i9-10900X vs Intel Xeon W-2133

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Intel Core i9-10900X or Intel Core i9-10900X – 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 Core i9-10900X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 i9-10900X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2133 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-2133, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10900X Name Intel Xeon W-2133
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon W
10 Generation 6
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2133 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2133 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
20 Threads 12
None None 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10 CPU Cores 6
10x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2133 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Direct X --
GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
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-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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.
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.
4 Memory channels 4
256.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
94 °C Tjunction max --
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900X 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 Xeon W-2133 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake Architecture Skylake W
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
590 $ Release price 617 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.2 MB L3-Cache 8.2 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
22510
22510
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
12623
12623

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
10651
10651
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6421
6421

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
8727
8727
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6488
6488

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
5948
5948
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3146
3146

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
2358
2358
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1242
1242

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1445
1445
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1292
1292

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
1171
1171
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900X
10C 20T @ 3.7 GHz
198
198
Intel Xeon W-2133
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
166
166