Intel Core i7-6950X vs Intel Xeon W-2175

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Intel Core i7-6950X or Intel Core i7-6950X – 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 i7-6950X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 i7-6950X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-2175 features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2175, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i7-6950X Name Intel Xeon W-2175
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 6000X Group Intel Xeon W-2100/3100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6950X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6950X is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-2175 has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2175 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
20 Threads 28
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
10 CPU Cores 14
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
10x Cores 14x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6950X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-2175 does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- Technology --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X --
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- 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.
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- VC-1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- AVC --
-- VP9 --
 
 

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 512.0 GB 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
4 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6950X 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-2175 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 1947 $
14 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
25.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
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
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2066
Broadwell E Architecture Skylake W
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2017
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
22968
22968
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
17377
17377

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
12458
12458
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
8993
8993

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
9056
9056
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
7421
7421

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
2504
2504
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
1819
1819

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1428
1428
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
1237
1237

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
1206
1206
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
974
974

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2175
14C 28T @ 2.5 GHz
186
186
Intel Core i7-6950X
10C 20T @ 3.0 GHz
152
152