Intel Xeon W-2245 vs Intel Core i9-12900

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Intel Xeon W-2245 or Intel Xeon W-2245 – 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-2245 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i9-12900 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2245 Name Intel Core i9-12900
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
7 Generation 12
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2245 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2245 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-12900 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.1 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
None None 8x Golden Cove
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.9 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.8 GHz
16 Threads 24
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 16
8x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2245 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-12900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2021
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 32
-- Generation 11
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.55 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 Decode
 
 

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 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 155 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 202 W
155 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2245 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 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-12900 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 14.0 MB
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, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake W Architecture Alder Lake S
14 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
667 $ Release price 489 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.5 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
36739
36739
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
19482
19482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
15712
15712
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
10028
10028

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
15367
15367
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
9368
9368

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
3911
3911
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1972
1972

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
2637
2637
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1623
1623

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
1968
1968
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
1268
1268

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900
16C 24T @ 2.4 GHz
287
287
Intel Xeon W-2245
8C 16T @ 3.9 GHz
210
210

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