Intel Core i7-7740X vs Intel Xeon Gold 5318S

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Intel Core i7-7740X or Intel Core i7-7740X – 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 i7-7740X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7740X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5318S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i 7000X Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
7 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-7740X Name Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318S is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 24
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 24x
8 Threads 48
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7740X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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-- Generation --
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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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 187.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 112 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 165 W watts.
112 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7740X 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 Gold 5318S is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2017 Release date Q2/2021
375 $ Release price 1667 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake X Architecture Ice Lake