Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Intel Core i7-6785R | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M and the Intel Core i7-6785R and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M 26 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Intel Core i7-6785R which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum (89) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 (16) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 (24) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Skylake | Architecture | Skylake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M is a 26 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 52 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-6785R clocks with 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6785R |
26 | Cores | 4 |
52 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
2.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 72 |
-- | Shader | 576 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1536 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M, while the Intel Core i7-6785R supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6785R |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
1536 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
128.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
36.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-6785R is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6785R |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M has 36.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-6785R is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6785R |
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, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 3647 | Socket | BGA 1440 |
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 |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
10400 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6785R
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6785R
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6785R
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6785R
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6785R
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 @ 1.15 GHz |
Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M
26C 52T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6785R
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8170M | Intel Core i7-6785R |
Unknown | Unknown |