Core i9-10900E vs Xeon D-2183IT
Core i9-10900E
Xeon D-2183IT
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 i9-10900E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2183IT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10900E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10900E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i9-10900E and Xeon D-2183IT
Core i9-10900E
The Core i9-10900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,332 points. Launch price was $488.
Xeon D-2183IT
The Xeon D-2183IT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,377 points. Launch price was $1,764.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10900E packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon D-2183IT offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-2183IT has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i9-10900E versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2183IT — a 44.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900E (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i9-10900E uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900E scores 19,332 against the Xeon D-2183IT's 19,377 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon D-2183IT. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900E vs 22 MB on the Xeon D-2183IT.
| Feature | Core i9-10900E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+57% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 22 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 16 MB+6300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 19,332 | 19,377 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10900E uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10900E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA2518 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900E) / not specified (Xeon D-2183IT). The Core i9-10900E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-2183IT requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i9-10900E | Xeon D-2183IT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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