Core i9-9880H vs Xeon D-1823NT
Core i9-9880H
Xeon D-1823NT
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 i9-9880H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1823NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9880H | Xeon D-1823NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9880H | Xeon D-1823NT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-9880H and Xeon D-1823NT
Core i9-9880H
The Core i9-9880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 13,531 points. Launch price was $556.
Xeon D-1823NT
The Xeon D-1823NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,673 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9880H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1823NT offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-9880H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-9880H versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1823NT — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-9880H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i9-9880H is built on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-9880H scores 13,531 against the Xeon D-1823NT's 13,673 — a 1% lead for the Xeon D-1823NT. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9880H vs 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1823NT.
| Feature | Core i9-9880H | Xeon D-1823NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+37% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+60% | 10240 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | — |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) | — |
| PassMark | 13,531 | 13,673+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9880H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1823NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-9880H | Xeon D-1823NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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