Intel Core i7-12650HX vs Intel Xeon Silver 4316

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Intel Core i7-12650HX or Intel Core i7-12650HX – 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 i7-12650HX features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12650HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4316 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4316, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-12650HX Name Intel Xeon Silver 4316
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Silver
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Xeon Silver 4300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12650HX has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4316 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4316 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
None None 3.4 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
20 Threads 40
8x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 2.3 GHz
None None 20x
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
14 CPU Cores 20
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12650HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-12650HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4316 does not have integrated graphics.
256 Shaders --
Q4/2021 Release date --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
11 Generation --
10 nm Technology --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
 
 

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 76.8 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 170.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 170.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 8
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 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.
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP down None
157 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12650HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4316 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2021
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake H Architecture Ice Lake
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Release price 1072 $
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 4189
24.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
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