Xeon E5-2686 v4 vs i7-1065G7

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1065G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.21
Xeon E5-2686 v4
2016
18 cores / 36 threads, 145 Watt
12.76
+145%

Xeon E5-2686 v4 outperforms Core i7-1065G7 by a whopping 145% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1198606
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Xeon E5
Power efficiency19.728.33
Architecture codenameIce Lake (Client) (2019)Broadwell (2015−2019)
Release date1 August 2019 (5 years ago)20 June 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$426no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 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)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads836
Base clock speed1.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeOPIQPI
Bus rate4 × 4 GT/s2 × 9.6 GT/s
Multiplier1323
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)4.5 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithography10 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data456.12 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data7200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 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 (Multiprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1526no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt145 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size64 GB1,536 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth59.732 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Plus Graphicsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data40

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.

i7-1065G7 5.21
Xeon E5-2686 v4 12.76
+145%

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.

i7-1065G7 8269
Xeon E5-2686 v4 20261
+145%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.21 12.76
Recency 1 August 2019 20 June 2016
Physical cores 4 18
Threads 8 36
Chip lithography 10 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 145 Watt

i7-1065G7 has an age advantage of 3 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 866.7% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2686 v4, on the other hand, has a 144.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 350% more physical cores and 350% more threads.

The Xeon E5-2686 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1065G7 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1065G7 is a notebook processor while Xeon E5-2686 v4 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1065G7 and Xeon E5-2686 v4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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