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Core i9-10910
Xeon Gold 6130
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 i9-10910
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6130
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10910 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ 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 i9-10910 and Xeon Gold 6130
Core i9-10910
The Core i9-10910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 21,396 points. Launch price was $488.
Xeon Gold 6130
The Xeon Gold 6130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,500 points. Launch price was $1,894.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10910 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6130 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon Gold 6130 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-10910 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6130 — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-10910 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i9-10910 uses the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6130 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10910 scores 21,396 against the Xeon Gold 6130's 21,500 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 6130. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Core i9-10910 vs 22 MB on the Xeon Gold 6130.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 16 / 32+60% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+35% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 22 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 16 MB+540% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-S (2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 21,396 | 21,500 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,029 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,545 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10910 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6130 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon Gold 6130 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-10910) vs 6 (Xeon Gold 6130). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i9-10910) vs 48 (Xeon Gold 6130) — the Xeon Gold 6130 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z490,B460 (Core i9-10910) and C620 (Xeon Gold 6130).
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 768 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 48+200% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 6130 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10910) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Gold 6130). The Core i9-10910 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon Gold 6130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon Gold 6130 targets Server / Enterprise computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6130 rivals EPYC 7301.
| Feature | Core i9-10910 | Xeon Gold 6130 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Server / Enterprise computing |
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