Intel Xeon w3-2425 vs Intel Core i5-7500

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Intel Xeon w3-2425 or Intel Xeon w3-2425 – 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 w3-2425 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w3-2425, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Xeon W-2400 Group Intel Core i 7000
12 Generation 7
Intel Xeon w3-2425 Name Intel Core i5-7500
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w3-2425 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w3-2425 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
6x Cores 4x
12 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w3-2425 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD 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 (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Shaders 192
-- Generation 9.5
-- Technology 14 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.8 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 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.
DDR5-4400 Memory type DDR4-2400
2.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC No
140.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 65 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
156 W TDP up None
83 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w3-2425 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
LGA 4677 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2017
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Kaby Lake S
15.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
529 $ Release price 220 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 14 nm