Intel Core i5-6600T vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q

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Intel Core i5-6600T or Intel Core i5-6600T – 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 i5-6600T 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 i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q features 38 processor cores and has the capability to manage 76 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i5-6600T Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
6 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 38 CPU cores and can calculate 76 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 76
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4x Cores 38x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 38
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T 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 Platinum 8368Q does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
9 Generation --
12 Direct X --
Q3/2015 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
192 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No AV1 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
64.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 8
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 270 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6600T 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 Platinum 8368Q is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 57.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 4189
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2021
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 6743 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 57.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Skylake S Architecture Ice Lake
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512