Xeon W-1390P vs Core i9-9920X
Xeon W-1390P
Core i9-9920X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1390P
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1390P | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($464) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1390P | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($450) | ⚠️ 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 W-1390P and Core i9-9920X
Xeon W-1390P
The Xeon W-1390P 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 25,016 points. Launch price was $539.
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
The Xeon W-1390P packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-9920X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-9920X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1390P versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-9920X — a 14.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon W-1390P uses the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-9920X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1390P scores 25,016 against the Core i9-9920X's 24,974 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W-1390P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1390P vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-9920X.
| Feature | Xeon W-1390P | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+16% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 19.25 MB (total)+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Rocket Lake-S (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 25,016 | 24,974 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1390P uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-9920X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1390P | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1390P launched at $594 MSRP, while the Core i9-9920X debuted at $1189. At current prices ($450 vs $464), the Xeon W-1390P is $14 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1390P delivers 55.6 pts/$ vs 53.8 pts/$ for the Core i9-9920X — making the Xeon W-1390P the 3.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1390P | Core i9-9920X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $594-50% | $1189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-3% | $464 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.6+3% | 53.8 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2018 |
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