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Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Xeon Gold 6330N | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-6600K and the Intel Xeon Gold 6330N and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-6600K 4 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the Intel Xeon Gold 6330N which has 28 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Core i5 (336) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Core i 6000 (24) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 (21) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake S | Architecture | Ice Lake |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-7600K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-6600K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Gold 6330N clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6330N |
4 | Cores | 28 |
4 | Threads | 56 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 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 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-6600K, while the Intel Xeon Gold 6330N supports a maximum of 6144 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 170.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6330N |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 6144 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 170.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 42.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-6600K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Gold 6330N is 165 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6330N |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-6600K has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Gold 6330N is at 42.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 6330N |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 1151 | Socket | LGA 4189 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
280 $ | Release price | 2029 $ |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
28C 56T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Xeon Gold 6330N |
Unknown | Unknown |