Intel Core i7-2617M vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL

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Intel Core i7-2617M or Intel Core i7-2617M – 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 i7-2617M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 i7-2617M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i7-2617M Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
2 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2617M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2617M is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 56
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
2x Cores 28x
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 28
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2617M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2617M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL does not have integrated graphics.
12 Execution units --
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
6 Generation --
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2011 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 4.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
8.0 GB Max. Memory 4.5 TB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 6
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2617M 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8376HL is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 4189
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
270 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Cooper Lake
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512