Intel Xeon w5-2445 vs Intel Core i7-6900K

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Intel Xeon w5-2445 or Intel Xeon w5-2445 – 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 w5-2445 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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 w5-2445, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6900K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i7-6900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
12 Generation 6
Intel Xeon W-2400 Group Intel Core i 6000
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon w5-2445 Name Intel Core i7-6900K
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w5-2445 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-2445 is 3.1 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 i7-6900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6900K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
10x Cores 8x
10 CPU Cores 8
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
20 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w5-2445 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6900K does not have integrated graphics.
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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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 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 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.
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2400
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
4 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 175 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.
175 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
210 W TDP up None
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon w5-2445 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 26.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6900K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 4677 Socket LGA 2011-3
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Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Skylake S
26.2 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2016
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)