CPU
GPU
Core i9-9900KS
Xeon Gold 6137
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9900KS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6137
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9900KS | Xeon Gold 6137 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9900KS | Xeon Gold 6137 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ 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 i9-9900KS and Xeon Gold 6137
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 Gold 6137
The Xeon Gold 6137 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 19,365 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core i9-9900KS and Xeon Gold 6137 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-9900KS versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6137 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-9900KS (base: 4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i9-9900KS is built on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-9900KS scores 19,397 against the Xeon Gold 6137's 19,365 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-9900KS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9900KS vs 25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6137.
| Feature | Core i9-9900KS | Xeon Gold 6137 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+22% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 25 MB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 19,397 | 19,365 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9900KS uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6137 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-9900KS | Xeon Gold 6137 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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