Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 vs Intel Core i7-8559U

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 – 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 Platinum 8256 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Core i 8000U
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 8
Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 Name Intel Core i7-8559U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 Threads 8
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 48
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2017
GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
-- Shaders 384
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 32.0 GB
6 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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 28 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 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 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8559U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
7010 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
16.5 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2018
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 3647 Socket BGA 1528
Cascade Lake Architecture Coffee Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2