Intel Core i5-8305G vs Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6

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Intel Core i5-8305G or Intel Core i5-8305G – 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 i5-8305G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8305G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8305G Name Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon E3
8 Generation 6
Intel Core i 8000G Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8305G is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8305G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8305G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses the Intel HD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.93 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2016
12.1 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics P630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
1280 Shaders 192
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
20 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9.5
1.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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 No
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

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 i5-8305G 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 E3-1535M v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2017
-- 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 G Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2270 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 623 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4861
4861
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3861
3861

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1453
1453
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1245
1245