Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s

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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.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Core2 Quad
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
2 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
No Overclocking No
24 CPU Cores 4
24x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
48 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.83 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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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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 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.
Yes AES-NI No
6 Memory channels 2
4.5 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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Yes ECC No
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
 
 

Thermal Management

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
 
 

Technical details

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.
Cascade Lake Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2008
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 775
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
35.8 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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