Ultra 7 265KF vs Xeon Gold 6416H

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Gold 6416H
2023
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
25.56
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.07
+45%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Xeon Gold 6416H by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19689
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation49.4097.72
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.6528.05
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date10 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,444$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265KF has 98% better value for money than Xeon Gold 6416H.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads3620
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache45 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)82 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 configuration41
SocketFCLGA46771851
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR5-4400DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version55.0
PCI Express lanes8020

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.

Xeon Gold 6416H 25.56
Ultra 7 265KF 37.07
+45%

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.

Xeon Gold 6416H 40606
Ultra 7 265KF 58883
+45%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.56 37.07
Recency 10 January 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 18 20
Threads 36 20
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Gold 6416H has 80% more threads.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 45% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 11.1% more physical cores, and 32% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6416H in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Gold 6416H is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6416H and Core Ultra 7 265KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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