Intel Core i9-7980XE vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8176

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Intel Core i9-7980XE or Intel Core i9-7980XE – 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 i9-7980XE features 18 processor cores and has the capability to manage 36 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7980XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8176, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core i 7000X Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8100
7 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-7980XE Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8176
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-7980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7980XE is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
36 Threads 56
18x Cores 28x
18 CPU Cores 28
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-7980XE does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 768.0 GB 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
4 Memory channels 6
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

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

The Intel Core i9-7980XE 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8176 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 39.0 MB cache.
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1999 $ Release price 8720 $
Skylake X Architecture Skylake
25.0 MB L3-Cache 39.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2066 Socket LGA 3647
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8176
28C 56T @ 2.1 GHz
72756
72756
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
64908
64908

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
30321
30321
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176
28C 56T @ 2.1 GHz
23189
23189

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
4763
4763
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176
28C 56T @ 2.1 GHz
4235
4235

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8176
28C 56T @ 2.1 GHz
3873
3873
Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
3455
3455

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
1121
1121
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176
28C 56T @ 2.1 GHz
1028
1028

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-7980XE
18C 36T @ 2.6 GHz
184
184
Intel Xeon Platinum 8176
28C 56T @ 2.1 GHz
165
165