Intel Core i7-7740X | Intel Xeon Gold 5318S | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7740X or Intel Xeon Gold 5318S - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7740X was released in Q2/2017. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6144 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S was released in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Xeon Gold (163) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 (21) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Ice Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7740X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 4.30 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318S has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318S is at 2.10 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5318S |
4 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7740X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S supports up to 6144 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 187.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5318S |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 6144 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 187.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 36.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-7740X is 112 W, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318S has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5318S |
112 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 165 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7740X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318S is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Gold 5318S |
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, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
LGA 2066 | 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 |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
375 $ | Release price | 1667 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7740X
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Gold 5318S
24C 48T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7740X | Intel Xeon Gold 5318S |
Unknown | Unknown |