Intel Xeon W-2191B vs Intel Core i9-9940X

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Intel Xeon W-2191B or Intel Xeon W-2191B – 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 W-2191B features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 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-2191B, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i9-9940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2191B Name Intel Core i9-9940X
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
6 Generation 9
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Core i 9000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2191B has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2191B is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-9940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9940X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
36 Threads 28
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
18 CPU Cores 14
18x Cores 14x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2191B does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-9940X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- 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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
512.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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.
-- Tjunction max 92 °C
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2191B 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 24.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-9940X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2018
-- 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
Skylake W Architecture Skylake X Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 1387 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
24.8 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
28788
28788
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
28390
28390

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
14308
14308
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
13946
13946

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
10820
10820
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
9768
9768

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
2965
2965
Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
2587
2587

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
1459
1459
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1405
1405

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
1174
1174
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
1168
1168

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9940X
14C 28T @ 3.3 GHz
197
197
Intel Xeon W-2191B
18C 36T @ 2.3 GHz
186
186