Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Xeon W-3225 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-7660U and the Intel Xeon W-3225 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-7660U 2 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the Intel Xeon W-3225 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon W (83) |
Intel Core i 7000U (18) | CPU group | Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17) |
7 | Generation | 7 |
Kaby Lake U | Architecture | Cascade Lake W |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-6660U | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Xeon w5-3425 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7660U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon W-3225 clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-3225 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
48 | Compute units | -- |
384 | 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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | 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 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-7660U, while the Intel Xeon W-3225 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-3225 |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 128.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.50 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-7660U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon W-3225 is 160 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-3225 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 160 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7660U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon W-3225 is at 16.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Characteristic | Intel Xeon W-3225 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 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 |
BGA 1356 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
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 |
Q4/2016 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1199 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7660U
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Xeon W-3225
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Xeon W-3225 |
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2017) | Unknown |