Intel Core i7-8550U vs Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6

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Intel Core i7-8550U or Intel Core i7-8550U – 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 i7-8550U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8550U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
8 Generation 6
Intel Core i7-8550U Name Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8550U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8550U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 is 3.0 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8550U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8550U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the Intel HD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2016
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics P630
192 Shaders 192
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 45 W watts.
None TDP down 35 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8550U 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 E3-1505M v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2017
385 $ Release price 434 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
14723
14723
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
12116
12116

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4365
4365
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3419
3419

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1382
1382
Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1296
1296