Core i9-9980XE vs Xeon Silver 4510T
Core i9-9980XE
Xeon Silver 4510T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9980XE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4510T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-9980XE | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($593) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-9980XE | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($593) | ✅ 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 i9-9980XE and Xeon Silver 4510T
Core i9-9980XE
The Core i9-9980XE 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 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. Passmark benchmark score: 29,127 points. Launch price was $1,979.
Xeon Silver 4510T
The Xeon Silver 4510T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 4400 MT/s (1 DPC &2DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 29,119 points. Launch price was $624.
Processing Power
The Core i9-9980XE packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4510T offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-9980XE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9980XE versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4510T — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-9980XE (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i9-9980XE uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4510T uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9980XE scores 29,127 against the Xeon Silver 4510T's 29,119 — a 0% lead for the Core i9-9980XE. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 22,000 vs 16,000 (31.6% advantage for the Core i9-9980XE). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,459 vs 1,800, a 20.9% lead for the Xeon Silver 4510T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,177 vs 11,000 (10.2% advantage for the Core i9-9980XE). L3 cache: 24.75 MB (total) on the Core i9-9980XE vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon Silver 4510T.
| Feature | Core i9-9980XE | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 18 / 36+50% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+22% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24.75 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+21% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 29,127 | 29,119 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 22,000+38% | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,459 | 1,800+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,177+11% | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-9980XE uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4510T uses LGA4677 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i9-9980XE versus DDR5-4400 on the Xeon Silver 4510T — the Xeon Silver 4510T supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4510T supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Core i9-9980XE) vs 8 (Xeon Silver 4510T). PCIe lanes: 44 (Core i9-9980XE) vs 80 (Xeon Silver 4510T) — the Xeon Silver 4510T offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X299 (Core i9-9980XE) and C741 (Xeon Silver 4510T).
| Feature | Core i9-9980XE | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 4096 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | 80+82% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-9980XE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-9980XE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4510T). Primary use case: Core i9-9980XE targets HEDT / Workstation / Content Creation, Xeon Silver 4510T targets Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing. Direct competitor: Core i9-9980XE rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2950X; Xeon Silver 4510T rivals EPYC 8124.
| Feature | Core i9-9980XE | Xeon Silver 4510T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | HEDT / Workstation / Content Creation | Enterprise Storage / Edge Computing |
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