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.
Intel Core i7-12650HX Name Intel Xeon Silver 4316
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i 12000H Group Intel Xeon Silver 4300
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Silver
 
 

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.
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.7 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
20 Threads 40
8x Gracemont Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 20x
None None 3.4 GHz
14 CPU Cores 20
None None 2.3 GHz
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Overclocking No
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

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.
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2021 Release date --
11 Generation --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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 VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
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.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 8
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 170.8 GB/s
 
 

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
45 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
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.
24.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2021
Alder Lake H Architecture Ice Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price 1072 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 4189
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux