Intel Core i7-10700F vs Intel Xeon Gold 6338

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Intel Core i7-10700F or Intel Core i7-10700F – 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 i7-10700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6338, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Core i7-10700F Name Intel Xeon Gold 6338
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8x Cores 32x
16 Threads 64
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8 CPU Cores 32
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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.
2 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 205 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700F 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6338 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 48.0 MB cache.
16.0 MB L3-Cache 48.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 10 nm
298 $ Release price 2612 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2021
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1200 Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake S Architecture Ice Lake