Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Xeon w7-2495X

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Intel Core i9-14900K CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Xeon w7-2495X
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Xeon w7-2495X

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-14900K and the Intel Xeon w7-2495X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i9-14900K 24 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Intel Xeon w7-2495X which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023.
Intel Core i9 (81) Family Intel Xeon W (97)
Intel Core i 14000 (34) CPU group Intel Xeon W-2400/2500 (15)
14 Generation 12
Raptor Lake S Refresh Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
Desktop Segment Enterprise / Embedded
Intel Core i9-13900K Predecessor Intel Xeon W-2295
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon w7-2495X clocks with 2.50 GHz (4.80 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i9-14900K Characteristic Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24 Cores 24
32 Threads 48
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz)
8x Raptor Cove
A-Core 2.50 GHz (4.80 GHz)
2.40 GHz (4.40 GHz)
16x Gracemont
B-Core --

NPU AI performance

The 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.

Intel Core i9-14900K Characteristic Intel Xeon w7-2495X
-- AI hardware --
-- 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU no iGPU
0.30 GHz GPU frequency --
1.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11 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 DirectX Version --

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 770 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 & PCIe

Up to 192 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-14900K, while the Intel Xeon w7-2495X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i9-14900K Characteristic Intel Xeon w7-2495X
DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 Memory DDR5-4800
192 GB Max. Memory 2048 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
89.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
32.00 MB L2 Cache --
36.00 MB L3 Cache 45.00 MB
5.0 PCIe version 5.0
20 PCIe lanes 64
78.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 252.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i9-14900K has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon w7-2495X is 225 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i9-14900K Characteristic Intel Xeon w7-2495X
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
253 W TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up 270 W
-- TDP down --
100 °C Tjunction max. 94 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-14900K has 68.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon w7-2495X is at 45.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.

Intel Core i9-14900K Characteristic Intel Xeon w7-2495X
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 4677
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux Operating systems Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux
Q4/2023 Release date Q1/2023
589 $ Release price 2189 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900K (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X (89%)
Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900K (89%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X (100%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
Geekbench 6 MT: 23,051 / 589 $
39.14
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
Geekbench 6 MT: 25,869 / 2189 $
11.82

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz
3289 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 4.80 GHz
2913 (89%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz
23051 (89%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHz
25869 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz
139 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 4.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz
2177 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 4.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz
2358 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 4.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz
38712 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 6.00 GHz
2412 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 4.80 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz
26972 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.65 GHz
846 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
24C 32T @ 5.70 GHz
59388 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
24C 48T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
Intel Core i9-14900K Intel Core i9-14900K
38,712 CB R23 MC @ 256 W
151 (100%)
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Intel Xeon w7-2495X
2.50 GHz
0 (0%)

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