Xeon Gold 5120T vs i7-7820X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
11.22
Xeon Gold 5120T
2017
14 cores / 28 threads, 105 Watt
11.84
+5.5%

Xeon Gold 5120T outperforms Core i7-7820X by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking712680
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.374.69
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Xeon Gold
Power efficiency7.3110.28
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)11 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599$1,727

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon Gold 5120T has 39% better value for money than i7-7820X.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1628
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3622
L1 cache512 KB896 KB
L2 cache8 MB14 MB
L3 cache11 MB (shared)19.25 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature99 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T 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)4 (Multiprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA3647
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T. 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 3.0+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size128 GB768 GB
Max memory channels46
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s115.212 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 i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T.

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.

i7-7820X 11.22
Xeon Gold 5120T 11.84
+5.5%

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.

i7-7820X 17165
Xeon Gold 5120T 18127
+5.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.22 11.84
Recency 30 May 2017 11 July 2017
Physical cores 8 14
Threads 16 28
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 105 Watt

Xeon Gold 5120T has a 5.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, 75% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T.

Note that Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 5120T is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7820X and Xeon Gold 5120T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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