Intel Core i7-6850K vs Intel Xeon D-2752TER

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Intel Core i7-6850K or Intel Core i7-6850K – 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 i7-6850K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6850K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2752TER features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6850K Name Intel Xeon D-2752TER
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6850K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6850K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 12
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
6x Cores 12x Sunny Cove
12 Threads 24
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6850K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2752TER does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 77 W watts.
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140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6850K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
15.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 2011-3 Socket BGA 2579
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 20.0 MB
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2022
Skylake S Architecture Ice Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
628 $ Release price 1083 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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14 nm Technology 10 nm