Core i9-9900KS vs Xeon D-2752TER

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i9-9900KS

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.1% higher average FPS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2752TER, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $513 MSRP, while Xeon D-2752TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌64.9% higher power demand at 127W vs 77W.

Xeon D-2752TER

2022

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.
✅Draws 77W instead of 127W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-9900KS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,074 vs 19,397).

Core i9-9900KS

2019

Xeon D-2752TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +34.1% higher average FPS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.
✅Draws 77W instead of 127W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2752TER, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $513 MSRP, while Xeon D-2752TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌64.9% higher power demand at 127W vs 77W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i9-9900KS across 47 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (19,074 vs 19,397).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i9-9900KS better than Xeon D-2752TER?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-2752TER makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i9-9900KS is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i9-9900KS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 34.1% more average FPS across 47 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-9900KS is the better fit. You are getting 1.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i9-9900KS is the smarter buy today. Core i9-9900KS is at an unclear MSRP at $513 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 34.1% average FPS lead across 47 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (37.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-2752TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019) and 25% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 16 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i9-9900KS Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2752TER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-9900KS	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	301 FPS	173 FPS
medium	273 FPS	142 FPS
high	228 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	266 FPS	143 FPS
medium	218 FPS	114 FPS
high	177 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	67 FPS
medium	139 FPS	57 FPS
high	107 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i9-9900KS Open Xeon D-2752TER

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-9900KS	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	449 FPS	205 FPS
medium	369 FPS	182 FPS
high	322 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	286 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	176 FPS
medium	344 FPS	161 FPS
high	298 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	113 FPS
medium	238 FPS	105 FPS
high	226 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	74 FPS

Open Core i9-9900KS Open Xeon D-2752TER

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-9900KS	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	485 FPS	477 FPS
high	485 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	441 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	485 FPS	477 FPS
high	454 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	462 FPS	429 FPS
medium	401 FPS	333 FPS
high	351 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	283 FPS	229 FPS

Open Core i9-9900KS Open Xeon D-2752TER

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-9900KS	Xeon D-2752TER
1080p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	485 FPS	477 FPS
high	485 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	485 FPS	477 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	477 FPS
medium	485 FPS	477 FPS
high	485 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	485 FPS	414 FPS
4K
low	485 FPS	448 FPS
medium	485 FPS	400 FPS
high	440 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	305 FPS

Open Core i9-9900KS Open Xeon D-2752TER

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-9900KS and Xeon D-2752TER

Core i9-9900KS

The Core i9-9900KS is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 127 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,397 points. Launch price was $513.

Xeon D-2752TER

The Xeon D-2752TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,074 points. Launch price was $1,061.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-9900KS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2752TER offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon D-2752TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-9900KS versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon D-2752TER — a 56.4% clock advantage for the Core i9-9900KS (base: 4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i9-9900KS uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2752TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9900KS scores 19,397 against the Xeon D-2752TER's 19,074 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i9-9900KS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9900KS vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2752TER.

Feature	Core i9-9900KS	Xeon D-2752TER
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+79%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+122%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	19,397+2%	19,074

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-9900KS uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2752TER uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.