Intel Core i5-7400 vs Intel Xeon W-10855M

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7400 or Intel Core i5-7400 – 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 i5-7400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-10855M features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-10855M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7400 Name Intel Xeon W-10855M
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
7 Generation 10
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Xeon W-10000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7400 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-10855M has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-10855M is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 12
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 W-10855M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-10855M uses the Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2020
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (32 EU)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 32
9.5 Generation 11
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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

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 38.4 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7400 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 W-10855M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Comet Lake H
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
220 $ Release price 450 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-10855M
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
7082
7082
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3346
3346

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-10855M
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
6827
6827
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2803
2803

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-10855M
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
1694
1694
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1175
1175

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-10855M
6C 12T @ 2.8 GHz
1302
1302
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
884
884