CPU
GPU
Xeon Silver 4109T
Core i5-9600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon Silver 4109T is positioned at rank #350 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4109T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4109T | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4109T | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($219) |
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 Silver 4109T and Core i5-9600
Xeon Silver 4109T
The Xeon Silver 4109T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 10,348 points. Launch price was $501.
Core i5-9600
The Core i5-9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,313 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4109T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-9600 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Silver 4109T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4109T versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-9600 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4109T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-9600 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4109T scores 10,348 against the Core i5-9600's 10,313 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon Silver 4109T. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4109T vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9600.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4109T | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 11 MB+22% | 9 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,348 | 10,313 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,443 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4109T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4109T | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4109T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600). The Core i5-9600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon Silver 4109T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600 rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4109T | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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