Core i9-10940X vs Xeon W-2195

Core i9-10940X

14 Cores28 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Xeon W-2195

18 Cores36 Thrd140 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-10940X

14 / 28

27,684

0.0%

27,977

+1.1%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10940X

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

109%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

108%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

27%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

108%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

25%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

107%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

107%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

107%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

22%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

22%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

106%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

17%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

106%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

106%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

105%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

104%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

102%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

102%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

102%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

100%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

100%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

100%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

100%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

99%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

99%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

99%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

97%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

97%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2195

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

78%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

67%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

65%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($5) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2195 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i9-10940X	Xeon W-2195
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($460)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-10940X ($460), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($455 less, 9100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i9-10940X	Xeon W-2195
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+9197%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($460)	✅ More affordable ($5)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i9-10940X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2195 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10940X and Xeon W-2195

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 W-2195

The Xeon W-2195 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 27,977 points. Launch price was $2,553.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10940X packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2195 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10940X versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon W-2195 — a 11% clock advantage for the Core i9-10940X (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-10940X uses the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2195 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10940X scores 27,684 against the Xeon W-2195's 27,977 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon W-2195. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 19,000 vs 21,000 (10% advantage for the Xeon W-2195). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,450 vs 1,300, a 10.9% lead for the Core i9-10940X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 10,002 (9.5% advantage for the Core i9-10940X). L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10940X vs 24.75 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2195.

Feature	Core i9-10940X	Xeon W-2195
Cores / Threads	14 / 28	18 / 36+29%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+43%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	19.25 MB (total)	24.75 MB (total)+29%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Cascade Lake-X (2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	27,684	27,977+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	19,000	21,000+11%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,450+12%	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,000+10%	10,002

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10940X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2195 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon W-2195 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 48 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: X299 (Core i9-10940X) and C422 (Xeon W-2195).

Feature	Core i9-10940X	Xeon W-2195
Socket	LGA2066	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	512 GB+100%
RAM Channels	4	4
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	48	48

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i9-10940X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10940X) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-2195). Primary use case: Core i9-10940X targets High-End Desktop, Xeon W-2195 targets Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2195 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Feature	Core i9-10940X	Xeon W-2195
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	High-End Desktop	Scientific Workstation / Data Analysis

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-10940X launched at $784 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2195 debuted at $150. At current prices ($460 vs $5), the Xeon W-2195 is $455 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-10940X delivers 60.2 pts/$ vs 5595.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2195 — making the Xeon W-2195 the 195.7% better value option.