Intel Xeon Gold 6246R vs Intel Core2 Duo E8435

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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R or Intel Xeon Gold 6246R – 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 6246R features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8435 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 6246R Name Intel Core2 Duo E8435
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Core2 Duo
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8435 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8435 is 2.93 GHz
16 CPU Cores 2
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
16x Cores 2x
32 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.93 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8435 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
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Yes ECC No
6 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 205 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 65 W watts.
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205 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R 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 35.8 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8435 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
35.8 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 3647 Socket
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Q1/2020 Release date Q4/2008
Cascade Lake Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
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14 nm Technology 45 nm