Intel Core i5-7287U vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M

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Intel Core i5-7287U or Intel Core i5-7287U – 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 i5-7287U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7287U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
7 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
Intel Core i5-7287U Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7287U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7287U is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 CPU Cores 28
4 Threads 56
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
2x Cores 28x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7287U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7287U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M does not have integrated graphics.
9.5 Generation --
Q2/2016 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units --
384 Shaders --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
2 Memory channels 6
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 205 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7287U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8280M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2019
Kaby Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 3647
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes