Intel Xeon Gold 5218T vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

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Intel Xeon Gold 5218T or Intel Xeon Gold 5218T – 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 Gold 5218T features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 5218T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2007 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Extreme series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Core2 Extreme
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold 5218T Name Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218T has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218T is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
16 CPU Cores 4
16x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
32 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218T does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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.
Yes ECC No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
6 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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 130 W watts.
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105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218T 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 22.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1349 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
22.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2007
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 775
Cascade Lake Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
14 nm Technology 45 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2