Intel Xeon Gold 5218R vs Intel Core i5-2380P

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Intel Xeon Gold 5218R or Intel Xeon Gold 5218R – 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 Xeon Gold 5218R features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5218R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2380P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2380P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Xeon Gold Family Intel Core i5
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Name Intel Core i5-2380P
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218R is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-2380P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2380P is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
No Overclocking No
40 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
20x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
20 CPU Cores 4
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2380P does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
1.0 TB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
6 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 95 W watts.
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125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Gold 5218R 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 27.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2380P is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Cascade Lake Architecture Sandy Bridge S
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
27.5 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2012
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1273 $ Release price 187 $
 
 

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