Intel Core i7-6970HQ vs Intel Xeon Silver 4215R

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Intel Core i7-6970HQ or Intel Core i7-6970HQ – 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 i7-6970HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6970HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series.
To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4215R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i7-6970HQ Name Intel Xeon Silver 4215R
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Silver
6 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Xeon Silver 4200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6970HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4215R is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 16
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6970HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2015 Release date --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
72 Execution units --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 GPU name
9 Generation --
576 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
12.0 Direct X --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 6
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 130 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2020
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 11.0 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
623 $ Release price 794 $
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 3647
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Skylake H Architecture Cascade Lake
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm