Core i9-10940X vs Xeon Gold 6212U
Core i9-10940X
Xeon Gold 6212U
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 i9-10940X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6212U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-10940X | Xeon Gold 6212U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($460) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-10940X | Xeon Gold 6212U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($460) | ✅ 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 i9-10940X and Xeon Gold 6212U
Core i9-10940X
The Core i9-10940X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,684 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon Gold 6212U
The Xeon Gold 6212U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,470 points. Launch price was $2,000.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10940X packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6212U offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6212U has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10940X versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6212U — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-10940X (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i9-10940X uses the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6212U uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10940X scores 27,684 against the Xeon Gold 6212U's 27,470 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i9-10940X. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10940X vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Gold 6212U.
| Feature | Core i9-10940X | Xeon Gold 6212U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28 | 24 / 48+71% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+23% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total) | 35.75 MB+86% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 24 MB+2300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake-X (2019) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 27,684 | 27,470 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 19,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10940X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6212U uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-10940X | Xeon Gold 6212U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10940X) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6212U). Primary use case: Core i9-10940X targets High-End Desktop.
| Feature | Core i9-10940X | Xeon Gold 6212U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | High-End Desktop | — |
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