Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
2 Generation 3
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is 2.66 GHz
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 24
No Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 24x
No Overclocking No
None None 4.2 GHz
4 Threads 48
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.1 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 1.1 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 225 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 225 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8360H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 33.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
0 bytes L3-Cache 33.0 MB
Q2/2009 Release date Q2/2020
-- Release price 4200 $
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45 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 4189
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Cooper Lake
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux