Intel Core i5-2557M | Intel Xeon Gold 6246R | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2557M and the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-2557M 2 core processor released in Q2/2011 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2557M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6246R clocks with 3.40 GHz (4.10 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-2557M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6246R |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
96 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-2557M, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-2557M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6246R |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 35.75 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2557M has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6246R is 205 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-2557M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6246R |
17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 205 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 76 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2557M has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6246R is at 35.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-2557M | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6246R |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2011 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | 3286 $ |
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Intel Core i5-2557M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2557M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2557M
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2557M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2557M
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
16C 32T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2557M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6246R
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2557M | Intel Xeon Gold 6246R |
Unknown | Unknown |