Core i9-7920X vs Xeon Gold 6122
Core i9-7920X
Xeon Gold 6122
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 i9-7920X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6122
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-7920X | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($236) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-7920X | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($236) | ✅ 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 i9-7920X and Xeon Gold 6122
Core i9-7920X
The Core i9-7920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,508 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Xeon Gold 6122
The Xeon Gold 6122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 23,781 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-7920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6122 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6122 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7920X versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6122 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-7920X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i9-7920X is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-7920X scores 23,508 against the Xeon Gold 6122's 23,781 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6122. L3 cache: 16.5 MB (total) on the Core i9-7920X vs 28 MB on the Xeon Gold 6122.
| Feature | Core i9-7920X | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 20 / 40+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+61% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB (total) | 28 MB+70% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 23,508 | 23,781+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-7920X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6122 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-7920X | Xeon Gold 6122 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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