CPU
GPU
Xeon Silver 4410Y
Core i9-9920X
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4410Y
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4410Y | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($464) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4410Y | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($464) |
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 4410Y and Core i9-9920X
Xeon Silver 4410Y
The Xeon Silver 4410Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4000. Passmark benchmark score: 24,895 points. Launch price was $573.
Core i9-9920X
The Core i9-9920X 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 24,974 points. Launch price was $1,189.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon Silver 4410Y and Core i9-9920X share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4410Y versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9920X — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-9920X (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4410Y uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-9920X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4410Y scores 24,895 against the Core i9-9920X's 24,974 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-9920X. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon Silver 4410Y vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9920X.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4410Y | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+56% | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 24,895 | 24,974 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4410Y uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-9920X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4410Y | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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