CPU
GPU
Core i9-9900X
Xeon Gold 6262
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 i9-9900X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9900X | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9900X | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ 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 i9-9900X and Xeon Gold 6262
Core i9-9900X
The Core i9-9900X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 21,655 points. Launch price was $989.
Xeon Gold 6262
The Xeon Gold 6262 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA 3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,823 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9900X packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262 offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9900X versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-9900X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i9-9900X is built on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-9900X scores 21,655 against the Xeon Gold 6262's 21,823 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9900X vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262.
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 24 / 48+140% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+25% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+84% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB (total) | 33 MB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 21,655 | 21,823 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 13,985 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,459 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,475 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9900X uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6262 uses LGA 3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-9900X) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6262).
| Feature | Core i9-9900X | Xeon Gold 6262 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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