Xeon D-2795NT vs i7-6800K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6800K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.91
Xeon D-2795NT
2022
20 cores / 40 threads, 110 Watt
18.26
+164%

Xeon D-2795NT outperforms Core i7-6800K by a whopping 164% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1023341
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.56no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency4.5815.42
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)no data
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)1 January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$345no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1240
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache15 MB (shared)30 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA2579
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt110 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB1 TB
Max memory channels44
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes2832
USB revisionno data3.0
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data24
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno 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.

i7-6800K 6.91
Xeon D-2795NT 18.26
+164%

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.

i7-6800K 10764
Xeon D-2795NT 28463
+164%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.91 18.26
Recency 31 May 2016 1 January 2022
Physical cores 6 20
Threads 12 40
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 110 Watt

Xeon D-2795NT has a 164.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 233.3% more physical cores and 233.3% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 27.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon D-2795NT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6800K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6800K is a desktop processor while Xeon D-2795NT is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6800K and Xeon D-2795NT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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