Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Xeon Gold 6130T

Processor comparisons 18-03-2021

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a choice after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i9-11900KF vs Intel Xeon Gold 6130T and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, video editing, rendering, machine learning, streaming. Here is useful information from several benchmarks or real video editing and streaming tests. A careful review of all the specifications, to make it easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, Handbrake, DaVinci Resolve Studio, 3DMark, VeraCrypt, 7zip, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, UserBenchmark, PCMark 10, Blender, Gears 5, GeekBench 6, 5.2, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), RealBench, Furmark, PassMark, Prime95, AIDA64, MATLAB.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Grand Theft Auto V
Death Stranding
Last Man Standing
Valorant
Watch Dogs Legion
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Cyberpunk 2077
Valheim
Overwatch
DOOM: Eternal
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Borderlands 3
Rainbow Six Siege
Fallout 76
Apex Legends
Halo Infinite
Fortnite

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Xeon Gold 6130T or Intel Core i9-11900KF.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i9-11900KF

58%

Xeon Gold 6130T

56%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i9-11900KF is 3% better than Xeon Gold 6130T. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-11900KF

54%

Xeon Gold 6130T

62%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: NBA 2K20, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, Half-Life: Alyx, DOTA 2A, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Monster Hunter World, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Battlefield V, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, Control, Metro Exodus, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	96.8	110.1
Valorant	110.0	125.1
Cyberpunk 2077	61.6	70.1
Apex Legends	103.4	117.6
Call of Duty Warzone	82.5	93.9
Overwatch	89.1	101.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.9	86.4
DOOM Eternal	55.0	62.6
Warzone	85.8	97.6
Assassin's Creed	92.4	105.1
Valheim	91.3	103.9

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i9-11900KF

45%

Xeon Gold 6130T

26%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-11900KF is more energy efficient than the Xeon Gold 6130T since it has less power consumption: 125W vs. 125W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6130T
Cinbench 15 Single-core	281	161
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2549	2296
Cinbench 20 Single-core	630	314
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5668	5359
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1636	762
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	16310	21485

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6130T
Single-Core	3763	1681
Multi-Core	27884	21868

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6130T
Single-Core	1722	1004
Multi-Core	8613	21694

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i9-11900KF	Intel Xeon Gold 6130T
Announcement date	February 21, 2021	October 01, 2020
Type	Desktop	Server
Socket	FCLGA1200	FCLGA3647
Core name	Rocket Lake	Skylake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	11	3
Turbo Frequency	5.3 MHz	3.7 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	2.1 MHz
Cores	8	16
Threads	16	32
Bus rate	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	9800 millions	7510 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	125 W	125 W
Memory type	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max. Memory	128 Gb	768 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200
Memory bandwidth	50 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	22 MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	Yes
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-11900KF is 40% better than Xeon Gold 6130T in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Xeon Gold 6130T has 8 more core than Core i9-11900KF. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-11900KF is better: 18
The number of parameters for which Intel Xeon Gold 6130T is better: 18
All the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i9-11900KF and Intel Xeon Gold 6130T before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i9-11900KF specs and review.

• Intel Xeon Gold 6130T specs and review.