Xeon Gold 6334 vs Core i9-9820X
Xeon Gold 6334
Core i9-9820X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6334
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9820X
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
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 6334 and Core i9-9820X
Xeon Gold 6334
The Xeon Gold 6334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,512 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i9-9820X
The Core i9-9820X 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 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: 20,456 points. Launch price was $898.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6334 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-9820X offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-9820X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6334 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i9-9820X — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-9820X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6334 uses the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i9-9820X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6334 scores 20,512 against the Core i9-9820X's 20,456 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 6334. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 6334 vs 16.5 MB (total) on the Core i9-9820X.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+9% | 16.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-SP (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 20,512 | 20,456 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,394 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,361 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6334 uses the LGA4189 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-9820X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Xeon Gold 6334 versus DDR4 2666 MHz on the Core i9-9820X — the Core i9-9820X supports 172.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 6334) vs 4 (Core i9-9820X). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon Gold 6334) vs 44 (Core i9-9820X) — the Xeon Gold 6334 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621A (Xeon Gold 6334) and Intel X299 (Core i9-9820X).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4189 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 3200+79900% | DDR4 2666 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6144 | 128 GB+2184433% |
| RAM Channels | 8+100% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+45% | 44 |
Advanced Features
Only the Core i9-9820X 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 (Xeon Gold 6334) vs true (Core i9-9820X). Primary use case: Core i9-9820X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 6334 rivals EPYC 72F3.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6334 | Core i9-9820X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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