Intel Core i7-2600S vs Intel Xeon W-1370P

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Intel Core i7-2600S or Intel Core i7-2600S – 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 i7-2600S 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 i7-2600S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-1370P features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1370P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 11
Intel Core i7-2600S Name Intel Xeon W-1370P
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Xeon W-1300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2600S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600S is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Xeon W-1370P has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1370P is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.2 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) 5.2 GHz
4x Cores 8x
8 Threads 16
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2600S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600S 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 W-1370P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1370P uses the Intel UHD Graphics P750, which has 256 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
6 Execution units 64
6 Generation 12
10.1 Direct X 12
48 Shaders 256
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2021
-- Max. displays --
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P750
 
 

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

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
None TDP down 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2600S 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 W-1370P is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
270 $ Release price 428 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2021
1.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Rocket Lake S
32 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic