
Core i9-11950H vs Xeon Silver 4310T

Core i9-11950H

Xeon Silver 4310T
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 i9-11950H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4310T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-11950H | Xeon Silver 4310T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-11950H | Xeon Silver 4310T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i9-11950H and Xeon Silver 4310T

Core i9-11950H
The Core i9-11950H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,699 points. Launch price was $556.

Xeon Silver 4310T
The Xeon Silver 4310T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 20,665 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-11950H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4310T offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4310T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-11950H versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4310T — a 38.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-11950H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i9-11950H uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon Silver 4310T uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-11950H scores 20,699 against the Xeon Silver 4310T's 20,665 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-11950H. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11950H vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4310T.
| Feature | Core i9-11950H | Xeon Silver 4310T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+47% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+60% | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,699 | 20,665 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-11950H uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4310T uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-11950H | Xeon Silver 4310T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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