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Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L or Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L – 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 8260L features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 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 8260L, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series. To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. |
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2 | Generation | 2 |
Intel Xeon Platinum | Family | Intel Core2 Quad |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 | Group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L | Name | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L is 2.4 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is 2.83 GHz |
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24 | CPU Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
2.4 GHz | Frequency | 2.83 GHz |
24x | Cores | 4x |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Overclocking | No |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s 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 |
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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 |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.5 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.
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6 | Memory channels | 2 |
4.5 TB | Max. Memory | 16.0 GB |
DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
140.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
Yes | ECC | No |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Thermal Management |
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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. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts. |
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165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
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Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L 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 Core 2 Quad Q9550s is manufactured using a 45 nm process. |
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Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
35.8 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 |
14 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
LGA 3647 | Socket | LGA 775 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
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8244 $ | Release price | -- |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 12.0 MB |