Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X 10-core LGA 2066
Intel
60 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X 10-core LGA 2066
72 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Intel Core i9-7900X is a powerful 10-core processor that excels in overclocking and heavy workloads, with many users praising its performance for gaming and rendering. However, it is criticized for its high price, heat output, and platform limitations like lack of SGX support for 4K Blu-ray playback. While some see it as a top-tier choice for enthusiasts, others recommend AMD alternatives for better value.
Pros
- Excellent overclocking potential
- Strong multi-core performance
- Great for gaming and rendering
- Low temperatures with custom cooling
- High single-core speed
Cons
- High price
- Runs hot without custom cooling
- Lacks SGX for 4K Blu-ray
- Platform limitations (X299)
- Requires delidding for extreme OC
Overclocking potential 5
Performance 6
Price 4
Heat management 4
Platform compatibility 3
Value for money 3
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 7900X | 6526Y |
| Codename | Skylake X | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Threads | 20 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 10 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 13.75 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2066 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 44 | 80★ |
| TDP | 140★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 X-Series 7900X 10-core LGA 2066
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ai (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong multi thread (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.
