Intel Core i7-8559U vs Intel Xeon Gold 6238M

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Intel Core i7-8559U or Intel Core i7-8559U – 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 i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238M features 22 processor cores and has the capability to manage 44 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6238M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
8 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-8559U Name Intel Xeon Gold 6238M
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238M has 22 CPU cores and can calculate 44 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6238M is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 44
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 22
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
4x Cores 22x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238M does not have integrated graphics.
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name
384 Shaders --
14 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
48 Execution units --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
9.5 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q4/2017 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.
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
 
 

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 6
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 140 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8559U 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6238M is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.2 MB cache.
-- Release price --
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
6.0 MB L3-Cache 30.2 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
BGA 1528 Socket LGA 3647
Coffee Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2019
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux