Core i9-10980HK vs Xeon W-3223

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 i9-10980HK

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

128%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

127%

#202

Core i9-10980HK

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3223

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

103%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

102%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

101%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

101%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

100%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

99%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

98%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($294) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3223 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i9-10980HK	Xeon W-3223
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-10980HK ($0), 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 ($294 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i9-10980HK	Xeon W-3223
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

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 i9-10980HK Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10980HK and Xeon W-3223

Core i9-10980HK

The Core i9-10980HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,037 points. Launch price was $583.

Xeon W-3223

The Xeon W-3223 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 16,956 points. Launch price was $749.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-10980HK and Xeon W-3223 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10980HK versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-3223 — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Core i9-10980HK (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i9-10980HK uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-3223 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10980HK scores 17,037 against the Xeon W-3223's 16,956 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-10980HK. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-10980HK vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3223.

Feature	Core i9-10980HK	Xeon W-3223
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+21%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16.5 MB+3%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	8 MB+3100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	17,037	16,956

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10980HK uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-3223 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.