Core i9-10880H vs Xeon W-2235
Core i9-10880H
Xeon W-2235
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10880H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2235
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10880H | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10880H | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 i9-10880H and Xeon W-2235
Core i9-10880H
The Core i9-10880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,240 points. Launch price was $149.
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 i9-10880H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-2235 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-10880H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2235 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i9-10880H is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-10880H scores 14,240 against the Xeon W-2235's 14,235 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-10880H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2235.
| Feature | Core i9-10880H | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+11% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+94% | 8.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | — |
| PassMark | 14,240 | 14,235 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10880H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2235 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10880H | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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