Core i9-10900F vs Xeon E7-4830
Core i9-10900F
Xeon E7-4830
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10900F | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EX (2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10900F | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ 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 i9-10900F and Xeon E7-4830
Core i9-10900F
The Core i9-10900F 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 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,800 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E7-4830
The Xeon E7-4830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EX (2011) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 19,981 points. Launch price was $2,059.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10900F packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E7-4830 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-10900F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10900F versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E7-4830 — a 72% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900F (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i9-10900F uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses Westmere-EX (2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10900F scores 19,800 against the Xeon E7-4830's 19,981 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E7-4830. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,701 vs 1,696, a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-10900F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,456 vs 10,382 (20.4% advantage for the Xeon E7-4830). L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900F vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E7-4830.
| Feature | Core i9-10900F | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+113% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+31% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total) | 24 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Westmere-EX (2011) |
| PassMark | 19,800 | 19,981 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,701 | 1,696 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,456 | 10,382+23% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10900F uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-4830 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Core i9-10900F versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon E7-4830 — the Core i9-10900F supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E7-4830 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-10900F) vs 4 (Xeon E7-4830). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i9-10900F) vs 0 (Xeon E7-4830) — the Core i9-10900F offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: B460,H470,Z490,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i9-10900F) and Boxboro (Xeon E7-4830).
| Feature | Core i9-10900F | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 2048 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900F) vs Yes (Xeon E7-4830). Primary use case: Core i9-10900F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i9-10900F rivals Ryzen 7 3800X.
| Feature | Core i9-10900F | Xeon E7-4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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