Xeon Platinum 8368Q vs i7-7600U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7600U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.33
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
2021
38 cores / 76 threads, 270 Watt
29.39
+1161%

Xeon Platinum 8368Q outperforms Core i7-7600U by a whopping 1161% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1806148
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency14.6910.29
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Ice Lake-SP (2021)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)6 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q 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 cores2 (Dual-core)38
Threads476
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB57 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data85 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q 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)2
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt270 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® SPS
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB6 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1264

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.

i7-7600U 2.33
Xeon Platinum 8368Q 29.39
+1161%

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.

i7-7600U 3701
Xeon Platinum 8368Q 46681
+1161%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.33 29.39
Recency 3 January 2017 6 April 2021
Physical cores 2 38
Threads 4 76
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 270 Watt

i7-7600U has 1700% lower power consumption.

Xeon Platinum 8368Q, on the other hand, has a 1161.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 1800% more physical cores and 1800% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Platinum 8368Q is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7600U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7600U is a notebook processor while Xeon Platinum 8368Q is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7600U and Xeon Platinum 8368Q, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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