Intel Core i7-2649M vs Intel Xeon Silver 4116

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Intel Core i7-2649M or Intel Core i7-2649M – 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 i7-2649M 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 i7-2649M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4116 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4116, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
2 Generation 1
Intel Core i7-2649M Name Intel Xeon Silver 4116
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Silver
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Xeon Silver 4100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2649M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2649M is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4116 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4116 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
2x Cores 12x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2649M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2649M 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 Silver 4116 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
96 Shaders --
32 nm Technology --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Execution units --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10.1 Direct X --
6 Generation --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q1/2011 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 6
8.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 85 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2649M 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 Silver 4116 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
270 $ Release price 1100 $
32 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 3647
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Skylake SP
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2017
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux