Xeon E-2386G vs i7-720QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-720QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.07
Xeon E-2386G
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
12.68
+1085%

Xeon E-2386G outperforms i7-720QM by a whopping 1085% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2390591
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameClarksfield (2009−2010)Rocket Lake-E (2021)
Release date24 June 2009 (15 years ago)8 September 2021 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$546no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate2.5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier12no data
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors774 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988,PGA988FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
PAE36 Bitno data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardNoneIntel UHD Graphics P750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data1

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G.

PCIe version24.0
PCI Express lanes1644

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.

i7-720QM 1.07
Xeon E-2386G 12.68
+1085%

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.

i7-720QM 1653
Xeon E-2386G 19613
+1087%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.07 12.68
Recency 24 June 2009 8 September 2021
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-720QM has 111.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2386G, on the other hand, has a 1085% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon E-2386G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-720QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-720QM is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2386G is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-720QM and Xeon E-2386G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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