Core i7-9700KF vs Xeon W-2235
Core i7-9700KF
Xeon W-2235
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700KF
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2235
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-9700KF | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-9700KF | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($333) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700KF and Xeon W-2235
Core i7-9700KF
The Core i7-9700KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,250 points. Launch price was $374.
Xeon W-2235
The Xeon W-2235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,235 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i7-9700KF packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-2235 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-9700KF has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700KF versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2235 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700KF (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-9700KF is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-9700KF scores 14,250 against the Xeon W-2235's 14,235 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-9700KF. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700KF vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2235.
| Feature | Core i7-9700KF | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+45% | 8.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 14,250 | 14,235 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,659 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,072 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-9700KF uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2235 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-9700KF | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700KF) / not specified (Xeon W-2235).
| Feature | Core i7-9700KF | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-9700KF launched at $374 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2235 debuted at $555. At current prices ($333 vs $350), the Core i7-9700KF is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700KF delivers 42.8 pts/$ vs 40.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2235 — making the Core i7-9700KF the 5.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-9700KF | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $374-33% | $555 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $333-5% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.8+5% | 40.7 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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