Intel Xeon w7-2495X vs Intel Core i9-7960X

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Intel Xeon w7-2495X or Intel Xeon w7-2495X – 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 w7-2495X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 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 w7-2495X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
The Intel Core i9-7960X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon w7-2495X Name Intel Core i9-7960X
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i9
12 Generation 7
Intel Xeon W-2400 Group Intel Core i 7000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon w7-2495X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w7-2495X is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-7960X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7960X is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
48 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 16
24x Cores 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon w7-2495X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-7960X 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 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
153.6 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 225 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 165 W watts.
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225 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon w7-2495X 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 45.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-7960X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
Q1/2023 Release date Q4/2017
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0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Sapphire Rapids-WS Architecture Skylake X
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 4677 Socket LGA 2066
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2189 $ Release price 1699 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
45.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB