Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R

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Intel Core i9-13900K or Intel Core i9-13900K – 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 i9-13900K features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Bronze series.
To use the Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900K Name Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Bronze
13 Generation 2
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Xeon Bronze 3200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900K has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R is 1.9 GHz
5.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
2.2 GHz B-Core Frequency None
3.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
16x Gracemont Cores B None
8x Raptor Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 1.9 GHz
4.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
32 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading No
24 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2021 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
10 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
1.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 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 102.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 6
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 102.3 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 85 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
253 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900K 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 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q1/2020
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Raptor Lake S Architecture Cascade Lake
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
589 $ Release price 327 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 11.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982
Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R
8C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
3786
3786

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R
8C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
4026
4026

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900K
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868
Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R
8C 8T @ 1.9 GHz
742
742