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Processors 28 threads

Explore 27 processors with 28 logical CPU threads. The index spans multiple designs and platforms that share a thread count but differ in cores, performance and power.

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Selection guide

Choosing the right 28-thread processor

This page groups 27 processors in the 28-thread category. Use it to compare logical thread count, but do not treat the count alone as a performance score; CPU Mark, single-thread speed, power use and your workload all matter.

1 brands 14–14 cores 20,495 average CPU Mark 65.00–255.00 W TDP

Practical answers

What does this count mean in real use?

Best-fit workloads

Well suited to high-end gaming, streaming, rendering, development and heavier productivity when software can use parallel capacity.

Is a higher count always better?

Not always. Higher counts help software that scales across parallel work, while a newer CPU with fewer cores or threads can win through stronger per-core speed, clocks and efficiency.

Expected power range

This page reports the actual recorded TDP range for the category. Core or thread count does not imply one power level: mobile, desktop and server processors operate under very different limits.

65–255 Waverage 127 W

Desktop versus server

Desktop CPUs balance responsiveness, clock speed and platform cost. Server CPUs prioritize parallel throughput, memory capacity, reliability features and sustained operation.

Server21Desktop5Mobile/Embedded1

Match the workload

Thread count helps parallel software, but it does not compensate for weak per-core performance or an older architecture.

Compare measured performance

Use CPU Mark for broad throughput and Single Thread for games and tasks sensitive to per-core speed.

Check the platform

Verify socket, motherboard, memory, power and cooling support before committing to a processor.

By CPU Mark

Best 28-thread processors

The table below ranks the strongest processors in this category by the CPU Mark stored by CPULoom. It is a broad performance indicator, not a guarantee that one CPU wins every game or application.

  1. 01 Intel Xeon w5-2555X 14C / 28T 46,968CPU Mark
  2. 02 Intel Core i9-9990XE @ 4.00GHz 14C / 28T 30,162CPU Mark
  3. 03 Intel Core i9-9940X @ 3.30GHz 14C / 28T 28,043CPU Mark
  4. 04 Intel Core i9-10940X @ 3.30GHz 14C / 28T 27,637CPU Mark
  5. 05 Intel Xeon W-2275 @ 3.30GHz 14C / 28T 27,475CPU Mark

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a 28-thread processor mean?

The operating system can schedule work across 28 logical CPU threads. Thread count may equal the physical core count or be higher when simultaneous multithreading is supported.

What is an 28-thread CPU good for?

Well suited to high-end gaming, streaming, rendering, development and heavier productivity when software can use parallel capacity.

What is the difference between cores and threads?

A core is a physical execution unit. A thread is a logical work stream. Two threads per core can improve utilization, but they do not automatically double performance.

Are 28 CPU threads enough?

That depends on the workload. Everyday use and gaming have different needs from rendering, simulation and servers, so compare benchmark performance, cores and power as well as thread count.

Do more CPU threads always mean better performance?

No. Software must be able to divide work across many threads, and per-core speed, architecture, clock behavior and power limits still matter.

Are 28-thread CPUs intended for desktops or servers?

The category can include desktop, mobile, workstation and server processors. Compare device class, power, socket, memory support and measured performance instead of thread count alone.

How are CPUs in this category ranked?

The default performance order uses the stored CPU Mark, with additional sorting by cores and power available in the processor list.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update: