Intel Core i5-7360U vs Intel Xeon Gold 6240M

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Intel Core i5-7360U or Intel Core i5-7360U – 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 i5-7360U 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 i5-7360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240M features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i5-7360U Name Intel Xeon Gold 6240M
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Gold
7 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7360U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6240M has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240M is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 18
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 36
2x Cores 18x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7360U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, 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 Gold 6240M does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2016 Release date --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
48 Execution units --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 GPU name
9.5 Generation --
384 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
 
 

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

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.
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 6
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 150 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7360U 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 Gold 6240M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q2/2019
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 5448 $
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 3647
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Kaby Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm