Intel Xeon W-2223 vs Intel Core i7-8706G

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Intel Xeon W-2223 or Intel Xeon W-2223 – 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 W-2223 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2223, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8706G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8706G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 8000G
7 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon W-2223 Name Intel Core i7-8706G
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2223 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2223 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8706G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8706G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2223 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8706G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8706G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 1280
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.93 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.01 GHz
GPU name AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2223 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 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8706G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
295 $ Release price --
Cascade Lake W Architecture Kaby Lake G Refresh
8.2 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 2066 Socket BGA 2270
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4738
4738
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4354
4354

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4328
4328
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3862
3862

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1360
1360
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1328
1328

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1082
1082
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1064
1064

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
869
869
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
809
809

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
178
178
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
174
174