Intel Core i5-7200U vs Intel Xeon Gold 6126

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7200U or Intel Core i5-7200U – 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 i5-7200U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6126, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-7200U Name Intel Xeon Gold 6126
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Gold
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7200U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6126 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.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 Threads 24
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 12
2x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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 Gold 6126 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2016 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 768.0 GB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 6
32.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7200U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6126 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Skylake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
281 $ Release price 1850 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
37493
37493
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
7069
7069

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
10866
10866
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1510
1510

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
9189
9189
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
652
652

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
4139
4139
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3270
3270

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
1996
1996
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
334
334

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
1268
1268
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
986
986

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
1040
1040
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
695
695

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon Gold 6126
12C 24T @ 2.6 GHz
349
349
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
308
308