Intel Xeon W-2235 vs Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Xeon W-2235 or Intel Xeon W-2235 – 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-2235 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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-2235, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
7 Generation 10
Intel Xeon W-2235 Name Intel Core i7-10700K
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2235 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2235 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.9 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
6x Cores 8x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2235 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Shaders 192
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 9.5
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 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 93.8 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
4 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 95 W
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2235 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 i7-10700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
555 $ Release price 374 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.2 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 2066 Socket LGA 1200
Cascade Lake W Architecture Comet Lake S
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
14391
14391

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
7328
7328

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
7058
7058

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2344
2344
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1514
1514

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1542
1542

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1197
1197

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
228
228
Intel Xeon W-2235
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
206
206