CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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 (Turbo) |
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Release date |
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Execution units |
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Direct X |
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Max. displays |
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Shaders |
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GPU name |
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GPU frequency |
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0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Generation |
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Technology |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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VP8 |
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VP9 |
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AVC |
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h264 |
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JPEG |
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VC-1 |
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AV1 |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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165 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
140 W |
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Tjunction max |
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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.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q2/2019 |
Release date |
Q2/2016 |
LGA 3647 |
Socket |
LGA 2011-3 |
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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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Part Number |
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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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Release price |
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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 |
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