Xeon W-1350 vs Core i9-11900T
Xeon W-1350
Core i9-11900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($255) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1350 | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+63%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($255) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($413) |
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 i9-11900T
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 i9-11900T
The Core i9-11900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,620 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1350 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-11900T offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-11900T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i9-11900T — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Xeon W-1350 uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-11900T uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350 scores 18,742 against the Core i9-11900T's 18,620 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-1350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,140 vs 2,100, a 1.9% lead for the Xeon W-1350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,104 vs 9,200 (1% advantage for the Core i9-11900T). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350 vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-11900T.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+120% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 18,742 | 18,620 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,140+2% | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,104 | 9,200+1% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350) and H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i9-11900T).
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon W-1350) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-11900T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics P750 (Xeon W-1350) and Intel UHD Graphics 750 (Core i9-11900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11900T targets Low Power High Perf Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics P750 | Intel UHD Graphics 750 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Low Power High Perf Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1350 launched at $255 MSRP, while the Core i9-11900T debuted at $439. At current prices ($255 vs $413), the Xeon W-1350 is $158 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350 delivers 73.5 pts/$ vs 45.1 pts/$ for the Core i9-11900T — making the Xeon W-1350 the 47.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350 | Core i9-11900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $255-42% | $439 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $255-38% | $413 |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.5+63% | 45.1 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 |
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