Core i9-8950HK vs Xeon Silver 4109T
Core i9-8950HK
Xeon Silver 4109T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Core i9-8950HK is positioned at rank 927 and the Xeon Silver 4109T is on rank 350, so the Xeon Silver 4109T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-8950HK
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4109T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-8950HK | Xeon Silver 4109T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-8950HK | Xeon Silver 4109T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-8950HK and Xeon Silver 4109T
Core i9-8950HK
The Core i9-8950HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,373 points. Launch price was $583.
Xeon Silver 4109T
The Xeon Silver 4109T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 10,348 points. Launch price was $501.
Processing Power
The Core i9-8950HK packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4109T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4109T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-8950HK versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4109T — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-8950HK (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-8950HK uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4109T uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-8950HK scores 10,373 against the Xeon Silver 4109T's 10,348 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-8950HK. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i9-8950HK vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4109T.
| Feature | Core i9-8950HK | Xeon Silver 4109T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+60% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+9% | 11 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 8 MB+3100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 10,373 | 10,348 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-8950HK uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4109T uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-8950HK | Xeon Silver 4109T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Core i9-8950HK and Xeon Silver 4109T
