Xeon Gold 6330N vs i7-10700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10700
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
10.29
Xeon Gold 6330N
2021
28 cores / 56 threads, 165 Watt
22.89
+122%

Xeon Gold 6330N outperforms Core i7-10700 by a whopping 122% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking759227
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency14.9813.13
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)no data
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$340no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N 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)28 (Octacosa-Core)
Threads1656
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache16 MB (shared)42 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C86 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA4189
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2667
Maximum memory size128 GB6 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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.

i7-10700 10.29
Xeon Gold 6330N 22.89
+122%

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.

i7-10700 16353
Xeon Gold 6330N 36360
+122%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.29 22.89
Recency 30 April 2020 1 April 2021
Physical cores 8 28
Threads 16 56
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 165 Watt

i7-10700 has 153.8% lower power consumption.

Xeon Gold 6330N, on the other hand, has a 122.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Xeon Gold 6330N is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10700 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-10700 is a desktop processor while Xeon Gold 6330N is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10700 and Xeon Gold 6330N, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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