Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 vs Intel Core i5-6600T

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Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 – 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 Xeon E3-1235L v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Core i 6000
Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 Name Intel Core i5-6600T
5 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 uses the Intel HD Graphics P530, 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 Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics P530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
9 Generation 9
12 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 192
0.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
24 Execution units 24
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 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 Core i5-6600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2015
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10383
10383
Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
8117
8117