Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M vs Intel Core i7-3960X

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M or Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M – 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 Platinum 8160M 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 8160M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3960X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M Name Intel Core i7-3960X
Intel Xeon Platinum Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
1 Generation 3
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 Group Intel Core i 3000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M 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.
The Intel Core i7-3960X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3960X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
48 Threads 12
None None 3.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 6
24x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3960X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 1.5 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 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 4
1.5 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 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 130 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
150 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M 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 33.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3960X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2011
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake Architecture Sandy Bridge E
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
7700 $ Release price 970 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
33.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M
24C 48T @ 2.1 GHz
64698
64698
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
19300
19300

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon Platinum 8160M
24C 48T @ 2.1 GHz
3444
3444
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1158
1158