Xeon W-1350P vs Core i9-10900F
Xeon W-1350P
Core i9-10900F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350P
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1350P | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($250) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1350P | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($250) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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-1350P and Core i9-10900F
Xeon W-1350P
The Xeon W-1350P 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.
Core i9-10900F
The Core i9-10900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 19,800 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1350P packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10900F offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10900F — identical boost frequencies (base: 4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W-1350P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-10900F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1350P scores 19,611 against the Core i9-10900F's 19,800 — a 1% lead for the Core i9-10900F. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900F.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+43% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 19,611 | 19,800 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,701 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,456 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1200 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-1350P) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-10900F). Primary use case: Core i9-10900F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i9-10900F rivals Ryzen 7 3800X.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1350P launched at $311 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900F debuted at $464. At current prices ($250 vs $300), the Xeon W-1350P is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1350P delivers 78.4 pts/$ vs 66.0 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900F — making the Xeon W-1350P the 17.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1350P | Core i9-10900F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $311-33% | $464 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-17% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4+19% | 66.0 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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