Intel Xeon W-3235 vs Intel Core i7-3635QM

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Intel Xeon W-3235 or Intel Xeon W-3235 – 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-3235 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3235, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3635QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon W-3235 Name Intel Core i7-3635QM
Intel Xeon W Family Intel Core i7
7 Generation 3
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-3235 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3235 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3635QM is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
24 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 4
12x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-3235 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3635QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 11.0
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 128
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 16
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 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 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG Decode
-- AV1 No
 
 

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 140.7 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
6 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
140.7 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-3235 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 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3635QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Cascade Lake W Architecture Ivy Bridge H
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 3647 Socket BGA 1224
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1398 $ Release price 363 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.2 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB