Intel Xeon W-3175X vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8260

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Intel Xeon W-3175X or Intel Xeon W-3175X – 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-3175X features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3175X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-3175X Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8260
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Xeon Platinum
6 Generation 2
Intel Xeon W-2100/3100 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3175X has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3175X is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
56 Threads 48
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
28 CPU Cores 24
28x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3175X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 512.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 6
512.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
128.1 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 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 165 W watts.
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255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3175X 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 38.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 35.8 MB cache.
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2019
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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, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake W Architecture Cascade Lake
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 3647 Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2999 $ Release price 4702 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
38.5 MB L3-Cache 35.8 MB