Intel Core i7-6700K vs Intel Xeon D-2141I

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Intel Core i7-6700K or Intel Core i7-6700K – 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 i7-6700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2141I features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2141I, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6700K Name Intel Xeon D-2141I
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon D
6 Generation 2
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Xeon D-2141I has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2141I is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
8 Threads 16
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700K 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 D-2141I does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.15 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 VP9 --
Decode 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 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
64.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6700K 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2141I is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 11.0 MB
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
Skylake S Architecture Skylake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 2518
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
420 $ Release price 594 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-2141I
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
6342
6342
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4459
4459

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-2141I
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
5489
5489
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4665
4665

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Xeon D-2141I
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1082
1082

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1151
1151
Intel Xeon D-2141I
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
852
852