Intel Core i9-13900KF vs Intel Xeon Bronze 3204

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i9-13900KF or Intel Core i9-13900KF – 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 i9-13900KF 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 i9-13900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Bronze series.
To use the Intel Xeon Bronze 3204, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900KF Name Intel Xeon Bronze 3204
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 i9-13900KF 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 3204 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 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 6
Yes Hyperthreading No
24 CPU Cores 6
None None 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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.
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253 W TDP (PL2) None
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900KF 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 3204 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.2 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q2/2019
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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
564 $ Release price 228 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 8.2 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
23982
23982
Intel Xeon Bronze 3204
6C 6T @ 1.9 GHz
3042
3042

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
Intel Xeon Bronze 3204
6C 6T @ 1.9 GHz
2698
2698

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
2868
2868
Intel Xeon Bronze 3204
6C 6T @ 1.9 GHz
694
694