Intel Core i9-10920X vs Intel Xeon W-3235

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Intel Core i9-10920X or Intel Core i9-10920X – 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 i9-10920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 i9-10920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3235 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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-3235, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
10 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-10920X Name Intel Xeon W-3235
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon W
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10920X 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 Xeon W-3235 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3235 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
24 Threads 24
12x Cores 12x
12 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10920X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3235 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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 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 1.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
256.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
4 Memory channels 6
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
 
 

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 180 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10920X 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 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3235 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
Q4/2019 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, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
689 $ Release price 1398 $
Cascade Lake Architecture Cascade Lake W
19.0 MB L3-Cache 19.2 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
26361
26361
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
26028
26028

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
13102
13102
Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
12703
12703

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10960
10960
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
10309
10309

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1568
1568
Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
1408
1408

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3235
12C 24T @ 3.3 GHz
1192
1192
Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1179
1179