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Intel Core i9 9900 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5122

    Intel Core i9 9900 Cpu
    Intel Core i9 9900
      Intel Xeon Gold 5122 Cpu
      Intel Xeon Gold 5122
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      A new price cut helps consolidate the Intel Core i9-9900K as the go-to powerhouse processor for gaming and creative tasksRead more
      The Intel Core i9-9900KS adds a booster rocket to one of the fastest gaming processors out there, but at a cost that most gamers don't need to pay to get the most out of their machines.Read more
      More cores, higher frequencies, and performance-boosting Solder TIM place the Core i9-9900K ahead of the pack. Just be prepared to pay for it.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Intel Xeon Gold 5122Intel Xeon Gold 5122
      Processor socketLGA 1151LGA 3647

      Processor

      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Intel Xeon Gold 5122Intel Xeon Gold 5122
      Clock speed3.1 GHz3.6 GHz
      Max turbo speed5.0 GHz3.7 GHz
      Number of cores84
      Number of threads168
      Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W105.0 W
      Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

      Memory

      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Intel Xeon Gold 5122Intel Xeon Gold 5122
      Cache16 MB16.5 MB

      Thermals

      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Intel Xeon Gold 5122Intel Xeon Gold 5122
      Thermal specification212.0 °F159.8 °F

      Features

      Intel Core i9 9900Intel Core i9 9900
      Intel Xeon Gold 5122Intel Xeon Gold 5122
      Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1648

      Pros & Cons

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