Intel Core i7-6850K vs Intel Xeon D-2799

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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-2799 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 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-2799, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6850K Name Intel Xeon D-2799
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-2799 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2799 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
12 Threads 40
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 20x Sunny Cove
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
6 CPU Cores 20
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6850K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2799 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 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 129 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 129 W
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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-2799 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 30.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
15.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2022
628 $ Release price 2009 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 2011-3 Socket BGA 2579
Skylake S Architecture Ice Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)