Intel Xeon Gold 6242R vs Intel Core i9-11900K

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Xeon Gold 6242R vs Intel Core i9-11900K and see which is better for games or simple use for video editing, programming, machine learning, rendering, streaming. Here you can find useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Prime95, GeekBench 6, 5.2, AIDA64, PassMark, UserBenchmark, Dolphin Emulator, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, MATLAB, RealBench, 3DMark, Gears 5, 7zip, Furmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, SuperPi, WPrime, Blender, VeraCrypt, DaVinci Resolve Studio.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-11900K or Intel Xeon Gold 6242R.

Summary benchmark results

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

Xeon Gold 6242R

60%

Core i9-11900K

58%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Xeon Gold 6242R is 3% better than Core i9-11900K. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Xeon Gold 6242R

66%

Core i9-11900K

57%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	117.7	100.9
Valorant	133.8	114.6
Cyberpunk 2077	74.9	64.2
Apex Legends	125.8	107.8
Call of Duty Warzone	100.4	86.0
Overwatch	108.4	92.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	92.3	79.1
DOOM Eternal	66.9	57.3
Warzone	104.4	89.4
Assassin's Creed	112.4	96.3
Valheim	111.1	95.2

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 computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. 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

Xeon Gold 6242R

17%

Core i9-11900K

52%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i9-11900K is more energy efficient than the Xeon Gold 6242R since it has less power consumption: 205W vs. 125W. Power consumption is especially 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

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, streaming, video editing or video rendering, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can 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 Xeon Gold 6242R	Intel Core i9-11900K
Cinbench 15 Single-core	216	284
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5946	2575
Cinbench 20 Single-core	497	636
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	14382	5725
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1269	1653
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	36754	16475

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

	Intel Xeon Gold 6242R	Intel Core i9-11900K
Single-Core	2419	3801
Multi-Core	34882	28166

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

	Intel Xeon Gold 6242R	Intel Core i9-11900K
Single-Core	1073	1961
Multi-Core	29161	12631

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Xeon Gold 6242R	Intel Core i9-11900K
Announcement date	October 01, 2020	February 21, 2021
Type	Server	Desktop
Socket	FCLGA3647	FCLGA1200
Core name	Cascade Lake	Rocket Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	2	11
Turbo Frequency	4.1 MHz	5.3 MHz
Frequency	3.1 MHz	3.5 MHz
Cores	20	8
Threads	40	16
Bus rate		8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	7510 millions	9800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	205 W	125 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4-3200
Max. Memory	1 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency		3200
Memory bandwidth		50 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache		4 MB
L3 cache	35.75 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	Yes	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i9-11900K is 11% better than Xeon Gold 6242R in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Xeon Gold 6242R has 12 more core than Core i9-11900K. 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 Xeon Gold 6242R is better: 20
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-11900K is better: 16
However, it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the testing video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Xeon Gold 6242R and Intel Core i9-11900K before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• Intel Xeon Gold 6242R specs and review.

Intel Core i9-11900K - all data

• Call of Duty: Warzone gaming benchmark
• Apex Legends gaming benchmark
• GTA 5 gaming benchmark
• Valorant gaming benchmark
• Red Dead Redemption 2 gaming benchmark
• Roblox gaming benchmark
• Overwatch gaming benchmark
• Fortnite gaming benchmark
• Assassin's Creed gaming benchmark
• DOOM Eternal gaming benchmark
• PUBG gaming benchmark
• Cyberpunk 2077 gaming benchmark

• Intel Core i9-11900K specs and review.