Intel Core i7-4600M vs Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5

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Intel Core i7-4600M or Intel Core i7-4600M – 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 i7-4600M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4600M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E3
4 Generation 5
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4600M Name Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4600M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4600M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4600M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4600M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
7.5 Generation 9
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2015
20 Execution units 72
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Max. displays --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
160 Shaders 576
11.1 Direct X 12.0
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580
 
 

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

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 25.6 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 35 W
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4600M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Haswell H Architecture Skylake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 679 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q4/2013 Release date Q1/2016
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1440
-- Part Number --
22 nm Technology 14 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB