Intel Xeon W-2223 vs Intel Core i7-9700K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon W-2223 or Intel Xeon W-2223 – 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-2223 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2223, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2223 Name Intel Core i7-9700K
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 9
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2223 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2223 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-9700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2223 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB 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 2 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 2
1.0 TB 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 120 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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2223 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 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake W Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
295 $ Release price 520 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.2 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7421
7421
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4328
4328

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
7361
7361
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4738
4738

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1589
1589
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1328
1328

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1520
1520
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
869
869

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1064
1064

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700K
8C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
214
214
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
178
178