Intel Xeon W-2223 vs Intel Core i7-8706G

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Intel Xeon W-2223 or Intel Xeon W-2223 – 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 W-2223 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-2223, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8706G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8706G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon W-2223 Name Intel Core i7-8706G
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 8
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 8000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-2223 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-2223 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-8706G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8706G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-2223 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8706G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8706G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.93 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Direct X 12.1
GPU name AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 1280
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.01 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 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.
4 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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 --
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-2223 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 8.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8706G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2018
-- 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, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake W Architecture Kaby Lake G Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2066 Socket BGA 2270
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
295 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.2 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4738
4738
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4354
4354

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4328
4328
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3862
3862

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1360
1360
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1328
1328

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1082
1082
Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1064
1064

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
869
869
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
809
809

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-2223
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
178
178
Intel Core i7-8706G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
174
174