Xeon Silver 4110 vs Core i5-9600
Xeon Silver 4110
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 4110 is positioned at rank #355 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 4110
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4110 | 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 4110 | 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 4110 and Core i5-9600
Xeon Silver 4110
The Xeon Silver 4110 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 2.1 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): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 10,314 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 4110 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-9600 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon Silver 4110 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4110 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-9600 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-9600 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4110 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 4110 scores 10,314 against the Core i5-9600's 10,313 — a 0% lead for the Xeon Silver 4110. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4110 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9600.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz+48% |
| 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 | 10,314 | 10,313 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,443 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4110 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-9600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4110 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-9600 — the Xeon Silver 4110 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4110 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Silver 4110) vs 2 (Core i5-9600). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Silver 4110) vs 16 (Core i5-9600) — the Xeon Silver 4110 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Silver 4110) and B360,H370,H310,Q370,Z390,B365 (Core i5-9600).
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+59900% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 | 128 GB+13107100% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+200% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Silver 4110 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4110) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9600). The Core i5-9600 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon Silver 4110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9600 rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4110 | Core i5-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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