Intel Core i7-2600 vs Intel Xeon Gold 5318H

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Intel Core i7-2600 or Intel Core i7-2600 – 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 i7-2600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, you'll need a motherboard with a P+ socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Core i7-2600 Name Intel Xeon Gold 5318H
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 2.5 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 18
8 Threads 36
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 18x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
48 Shaders --
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2011 Release date --
6 Generation --
6 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
32 nm Technology --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 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 1.1 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 6
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 1.1 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2600 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache.
LGA 1155 Socket P+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
270 $ Release price --
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Cooper Lake
8.0 MB L3-Cache 24.8 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
32 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d