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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-14900HX and the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-14900HX 24 core processor released in Q1/2024 with the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 which has 56 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Xeon CPU Max (5) |
Intel Core i 14000H (5) | CPU group | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9000 (5) |
14 | Generation | 3 |
Raptor Lake H Refresh | Architecture | Sapphire Rapids |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-13900HX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-14900HX is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (5.80 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 clocks with 1.90 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 56 CPU cores and can calculate 112 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
24 | Cores | 56 |
32 | Threads | 112 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz (5.80 GHz) 8x Raptor Cove |
A-Core | 1.90 GHz (3.50 GHz) |
1.60 GHz (4.10 GHz) 16x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | -- |
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.65 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-14900HX, while the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 307.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4400, DDR5-4800 |
192 GB | Max. Memory | 4096 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
89.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 307.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 112.50 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 80 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 315.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-14900HX has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
157 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
45 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-14900HX has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 is at 112.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
10 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
BGA 1964 | Socket | LGA 4677 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows, Linux |
Q1/2024 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | 12980 $ |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 5.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.65 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX
24C 32T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480
56C 112T @ 1.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Xeon CPU Max 9480 |
Unknown | Unknown |