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Intel Core i7-9700 or Intel Core i7-9700 – 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 i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series. To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 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 5220S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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Intel Core i7 | Family | Intel Xeon Gold |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-9700 | Name | Intel Xeon Gold 5220S |
Intel Core i 9000 | Group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 |
9 | Generation | 2 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is 2.7 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. |
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8x | Cores | 18x |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
3.0 GHz | Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
8 | CPU Cores | 18 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking | No |
8 | Threads | 36 |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.9 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, 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 5220S does not have integrated graphics. |
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1.2 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Q4/2017 | Release date | -- |
24 | Execution units | -- |
12 | Direct X | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
192 | Shaders | -- |
Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU name | |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
64.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
9.5 | Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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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Decode / Encode | VP8 | -- |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | -- |
Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
42.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 128.1 GB/s |
DDR4-2666 | Memory type | DDR4-2666 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
2 | Memory channels | 6 |
No | ECC | Yes |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 125 W watts. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i7-9700 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 12.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 5220S is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.8 MB cache. |
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Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
12.0 MB | L3-Cache | 24.8 MB |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
335 $ | Release price | 2000 $ |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |