Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M vs Intel Core i7-6950X

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M or Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M – 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 8260M 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 8260M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6950X features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6950X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M Name Intel Core i7-6950X
Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 Group Intel Core i 6000X
2 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M 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 i7-6950X has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6950X is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
24x Cores 10x
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
24 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
48 Threads 20
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6950X does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
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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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
6 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 140 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M 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 i7-6950X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2016
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2011-3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
35.8 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Cascade Lake Architecture Broadwell E
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm