Intel Xeon Gold 5318H vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Xeon Gold 5318H CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H 18 core processor released in Q2/2020 with the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2006.
Intel Xeon Gold (163) Family Intel Core2 Extreme (7)
Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 (6) CPU group Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6000 (3)
3 Generation 1
Cooper Lake Architecture Kentsfield (Core)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is a 18 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 36 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 clocks with 2.66 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
18 Cores 4
36 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.50 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
3.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
2.50 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
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-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 1146 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, while the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled.

Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
1146 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
6 (Hexa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
128.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache 8.00 MB
24.75 MB L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version --
48 PCIe lanes --
47.3 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H has a TDP of 150 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is 130 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H has 24.75 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 65 nm.

Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Characteristic Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
14 nm Technology 65 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 MMX, SSE2, SSE3
P+ Socket LGA 775
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2006
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Intel Xeon Gold 5318H
18C 36T @ 3.80 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
387 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Intel Xeon Gold 5318H
18C 36T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1259 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Intel Xeon Gold 5318H
18C 36T @ 2.50 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
2065 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Xeon Gold 5318H Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
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