Xeon Gold 5317 vs Core i9-10940X
Xeon Gold 5317
Core i9-10940X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5317
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10940X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5317 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) | ✅ More affordable ($460) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5317 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+141%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,100) | ✅ More affordable ($460) |
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 Gold 5317 and Core i9-10940X
Xeon Gold 5317
The Xeon Gold 5317 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,448 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i9-10940X
The Core i9-10940X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 27,684 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5317 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-10940X offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Core i9-10940X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5317 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10940X — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i9-10940X (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5317 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i9-10940X uses Cascade Lake-X (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5317 scores 27,448 against the Core i9-10940X's 27,684 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-10940X. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5317 vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10940X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5317 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 28+17% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.8 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 19.25 MB (total)+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Cascade Lake-X (2019) |
| PassMark | 27,448 | 27,684 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 19,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5317 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10940X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5317 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 5317) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10940X). Primary use case: Core i9-10940X targets High-End Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5317 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High-End Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Gold 5317 launched at $1088 MSRP, while the Core i9-10940X debuted at $784. At current prices ($1100 vs $460), the Core i9-10940X is $640 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Gold 5317 delivers 25.0 pts/$ vs 60.2 pts/$ for the Core i9-10940X — making the Core i9-10940X the 82.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5317 | Core i9-10940X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1088 | $784-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1100 | $460-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 60.2+141% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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