Xeon W-2265 vs Core i9-10920X
Xeon W-2265
Core i9-10920X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2265
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2265 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) | ✅ More affordable ($430) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2265 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+55%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) | ✅ More affordable ($430) |
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-2265 and Core i9-10920X
Xeon W-2265
The Xeon W-2265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,700 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i9-10920X
The Core i9-10920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,875 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-2265 and Core i9-10920X share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2265 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10920X — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i9-10920X is built on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2265 scores 25,700 against the Core i9-10920X's 25,875 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i9-10920X. L3 cache: 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2265 vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10920X.
| Feature | Xeon W-2265 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 19.25 MB | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake-X (2019) |
| PassMark | 25,700 | 25,875 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,000 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA2066 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Xeon W-2265 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-2265) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-10920X). Primary use case: Core i9-10920X targets HEDT/Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon W-2265 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | HEDT/Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-2265 launched at $1039 MSRP, while the Core i9-10920X debuted at $689. At current prices ($663 vs $430), the Core i9-10920X is $233 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-2265 delivers 38.8 pts/$ vs 60.2 pts/$ for the Core i9-10920X — making the Core i9-10920X the 43.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-2265 | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1039 | $689-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $663 | $430-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.8 | 60.2+55% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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