Core i9-11900T vs Xeon W-1350
Core i9-11900T
Xeon W-1350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-11900T | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) | ✅ More affordable ($255) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-11900T | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+63%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) | ✅ More affordable ($255) |
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 i9-11900T and Xeon W-1350
Core i9-11900T
The Core i9-11900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,620 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-1350
The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.
Processing Power
The Core i9-11900T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1350 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-11900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900T versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i9-11900T uses the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-1350 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11900T scores 18,620 against the Xeon W-1350's 18,742 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-1350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 2,140, a 1.9% lead for the Xeon W-1350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,200 vs 9,104 (1% advantage for the Core i9-11900T). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900T vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350.
| Feature | Core i9-11900T | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+120% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake (2021) | Rocket Lake-S (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,620 | 18,742 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100 | 2,140+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,200+1% | 9,104 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i9-11900T) and W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350).
| Feature | Core i9-11900T | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900T) vs Yes (Xeon W-1350). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 750 (Core i9-11900T) and UHD Graphics P750 (Xeon W-1350) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11900T targets Low Power High Perf Desktop.
| Feature | Core i9-11900T | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | UHD Graphics P750 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
| Target Use | Low Power High Perf Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-11900T launched at $439 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1350 debuted at $255. At current prices ($413 vs $255), the Xeon W-1350 is $158 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-11900T delivers 45.1 pts/$ vs 73.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1350 — making the Xeon W-1350 the 47.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i9-11900T | Xeon W-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $439 | $255-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $413 | $255-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.1 | 73.5+63% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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