Xeon Gold 6258R vs i7-7800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.40
Xeon Gold 6258R
2020
28 cores / 56 threads, 205 Watt
26.30
+213%

Xeon Gold 6258R outperforms Core i7-7800X by a whopping 213% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking923193
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.2014.18
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Xeon Gold
Power efficiency5.4711.70
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)24 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383$3,950

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon Gold 6258R has 343% better value for money than i7-7800X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R 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)28 (Octacosa-Core)
Threads1256
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3527
L1 cache384 KB1.75 MB
L2 cache6 MB28 MB
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)38.5 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R 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)no data
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA3647
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt205 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® 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++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4-2933
Maximum memory size128 GB1 TB
Max memory channels46
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s140.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2848

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.

i7-7800X 8.40
Xeon Gold 6258R 26.30
+213%

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.

i7-7800X 12856
Xeon Gold 6258R 40252
+213%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.40 26.30
Recency 30 May 2017 24 February 2020
Physical cores 6 28
Threads 12 56
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 205 Watt

i7-7800X has 46.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6258R, on the other hand, has a 213.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 366.7% more physical cores and 366.7% more threads.

The Xeon Gold 6258R is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7800X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6258R is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Xeon Gold 6258R, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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