Intel Core i5-6600T vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q

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Intel Core i5-6600T or Intel Core i5-6600T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q features 38 processor cores and has the capability to manage 76 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
6 Generation 3
Intel Core i5-6600T Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q has 38 CPU cores and can calculate 76 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 76
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 38x
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 CPU Cores 38
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q does not have integrated graphics.
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
192 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q3/2015 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No AV1 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 8
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 270 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 270 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8368Q is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 57.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Skylake S Architecture Ice Lake
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 4189
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 57.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2021
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 6743 $