Xeon Gold 6314U vs i7-6900K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6900K
2016
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
9.14
Xeon Gold 6314U
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 205 Watt
30.34
+232%

Xeon Gold 6314U outperforms Core i7-6900K by a whopping 232% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking834137
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.96no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency6.1613.95
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)6 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,020no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1664
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)48 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C81 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U 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 i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB6 TB
Max memory channels48
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4064

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.

i7-6900K 9.14
Xeon Gold 6314U 30.34
+232%

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.

i7-6900K 14470
Xeon Gold 6314U 48013
+232%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.14 30.34
Recency 31 May 2016 6 April 2021
Physical cores 8 32
Threads 16 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 205 Watt

i7-6900K has 46.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6314U, on the other hand, has a 231.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Gold 6314U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6900K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6900K is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6314U is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6900K and Xeon Gold 6314U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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