Xeon W-2235 vs Core i9-10900TE

Xeon W-2235

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Core i9-10900TE

10 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W-2235

6 / 12

14,235

+0.5%

14,159

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2235

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

109%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

108%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

108%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

107%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

107%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

104%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

104%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

103%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

102%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

102%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

101%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

101%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

100%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

98%

#334

Xeon W-2275

MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500

98%

#335

Xeon Gold 6430

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850

97%

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

97%

#337

EPYC 7F72

MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131

97%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

96%

#339

Xeon w7-3555

MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199

96%

#340

Xeon w7-3445

MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596

96%

#341

EPYC 9275F

MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439

96%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

96%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

95%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

95%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

94%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900TE

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

105%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

104%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

103%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

103%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

103%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

102%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

102%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

102%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

102%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

101%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

101%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

101%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

101%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

100%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

100%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

100%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

100%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

99%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

99%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

50%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

98%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

98%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

98%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

97%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

97%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

96%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

48%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

96%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

95%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

94%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($350) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2235 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2235	Core i9-10900TE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)	✅ More affordable ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i9-10900TE ($180), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($170 less, 49% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2235	Core i9-10900TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+93%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)	✅ More affordable ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon W-2235 Benchmark Check

Core i9-10900TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2235 and Core i9-10900TE

Xeon W-2235

The Xeon W-2235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,235 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i9-10900TE

The Core i9-10900TE 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,159 points. Launch price was $488.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W-2235 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10900TE offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2235 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i9-10900TE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2235 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i9-10900TE is built on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2235 scores 14,235 against the Core i9-10900TE's 14,159 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W-2235. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2235 vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i9-10900TE.

Feature	Xeon W-2235	Core i9-10900TE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+111%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8.25 MB	20 MB (total)+142%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	14,235	14,159

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2235 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i9-10900TE uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2235	Core i9-10900TE
Socket	LGA2066	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W-2235 launched at $555 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900TE debuted at $309. At current prices ($350 vs $180), the Core i9-10900TE is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2235 delivers 40.7 pts/$ vs 78.7 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900TE — making the Core i9-10900TE the 63.7% better value option.