Intel Core i5-6440HQ vs Intel Xeon Bronze 3106

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-6440HQ or Intel Core i5-6440HQ – 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 i5-6440HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6440HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Bronze series.
To use the Intel Xeon Bronze 3106, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Bronze
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6440HQ Name Intel Xeon Bronze 3106
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Xeon Bronze 3100
6 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6440HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6440HQ is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 is 1.7 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 8x
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.6 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6440HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6440HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 does not have integrated graphics.
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2015 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 102.3 GB/s
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 6
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 85 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6440HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2017
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 11.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake H Architecture Skylake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 310 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
11464
11464
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106
8C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
11397
11397

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Bronze 3106
8C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
3082
3082
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
3077
3077

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1106
1106
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106
8C 8T @ 1.7 GHz
561
561