Intel Core i5-7300HQ vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7300HQ or Intel Core i5-7300HQ – 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 i5-7300HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7300HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-7300HQ Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon Platinum
7 Generation 1
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7300HQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T is 2.1 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.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 48
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 24
4x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7300HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 8160T does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2016 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.1 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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
64.0 GB Max. Memory 768.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 150 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ 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 8160T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 33.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 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 H Architecture Skylake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 4900 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 33.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T
24C 48T @ 2.1 GHz
64698
64698
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
11375
11375

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8160T
24C 48T @ 2.1 GHz
3444
3444
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
541
541