Intel Core i7-8665UE vs Intel Xeon Gold 6222

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Intel Core i7-8665UE or Intel Core i7-8665UE – 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 i7-8665UE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8665UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6222 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 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 6222, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon Gold
8 Generation 2
Intel Core i7-8665UE Name Intel Xeon Gold 6222
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8665UE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8665UE is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6222 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6222 is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 20
4x Cores 20x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 40
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8665UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8665UE 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 Gold 6222 does not have integrated graphics.
12 Direct X --
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2016 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name
192 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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 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 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.
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
2 Memory channels 6
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
 
 

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 115 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
12.5 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 115 W
25 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8665UE 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 6222 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 27.5 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
409 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
8.0 MB L3-Cache 27.5 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 3647
Whiskey Lake U Architecture Cascade Lake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512