Xeon Gold 6530 vs Ultra 7 165H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 165H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.55
Xeon Gold 6530
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 270 Watt
41.26
+149%

Xeon Gold 6530 outperforms Core Ultra 7 165H by a whopping 149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking39161
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data56.60
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency55.9414.46
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Emerald Rapids (2023)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$460$2,128

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2264
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)160 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data2x 763 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5 @ 4800 MT/s (1 DPC)
Maximum memory size96 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.3 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes880
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 165H 16.55
Xeon Gold 6530 41.26
+149%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 165H 26289
Xeon Gold 6530 65533
+149%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.55 41.26
Physical cores 16 32
Threads 22 64
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 270 Watt

Ultra 7 165H has 864.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6530, on the other hand, has a 149.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 190.9% more threads.

The Xeon Gold 6530 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 165H is a notebook processor while Xeon Gold 6530 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 165H and Xeon Gold 6530, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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