Xeon W-1350 vs Core i7-9700K
Xeon W-1350
Core i7-9700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($255) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($255) | ✅ More affordable ($200) |
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 W-1350 and Core i7-9700K
Xeon W-1350
The Xeon W-1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.
Core i7-9700K
The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1350 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W-1350 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350 scores 18,742 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 26.2% lead for the Xeon W-1350. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 18,742+30% | 14,397 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,140 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,104 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1350 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Xeon W-1350) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the Xeon W-1350 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon W-1350 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon W-1350) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics P750 (Xeon W-1350) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics P750 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1350 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($255 vs $200), the Core i7-9700K is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350 delivers 73.5 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the Xeon W-1350 the 2.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i7-9700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $255-34% | $385 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $255 | $200-22% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.5+2% | 72.0 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2018 |
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