Xeon D-2795NT vs Core i7-9700K
Xeon D-2795NT
Core i7-9700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2795NT
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-2795NT | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Xeon D-2795NT and Core i7-9700K
Xeon D-2795NT
The Xeon D-2795NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 28,463 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-9700K
The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-2795NT packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-2795NT has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2795NT versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 45% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-9700K is built on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon D-2795NT scores 28,463 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 65.6% lead for the Xeon D-2795NT. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon D-2795NT vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz+58% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+150% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 28,463+98% | 14,397 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,962 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-2795NT uses the FCBGA2579 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Xeon D-2795NT supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon D-2795NT) vs 2 (Core i7-9700K). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon D-2795NT) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the Xeon D-2795NT offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC platform (Xeon D-2795NT) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2579 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB+700% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32+100% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon D-2795NT supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-2795NT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon D-2795NT targets Networking / Edge Computing / SoC, Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon D-2795NT rivals EPYC 7302.
| Feature | Xeon D-2795NT | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Networking / Edge Computing / SoC | Desktop |
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