Intel Core i7-4722HQ vs Intel Xeon Gold 6230

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Intel Core i7-4722HQ or Intel Core i7-4722HQ – 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 i7-4722HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4722HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6230 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6230, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4722HQ Name Intel Xeon Gold 6230
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4722HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4722HQ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6230 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6230 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
8 Threads 40
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 20
4x Cores 20x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4722HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4722HQ 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 Gold 6230 does not have integrated graphics.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2013 Release date --
11.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
20 Execution units --
7.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
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 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 6
32.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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 125 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4722HQ 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 Gold 6230 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 27.5 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell H Architecture Cascade Lake
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1364 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
380 $ Release price 1896 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 27.5 MB
 
 

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