Core i7-14700K vs Xeon Gold 6250
Aggregate performance score
i7-14700K outperforms Xeon Gold 6250 by a whopping 155% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 532 | 100 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 100.00 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | no data | Raptor Lake (2023) |
| Release date | 1 January 2020 (4 years ago) | 17 October 2023 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $319 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K 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 cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 20 (Icosa-Core) |
| Threads | 16 | 28 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 5.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 28 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 33 MB |
| Chip lithography | no data | 10 nm |
| Die size | no data | 257 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 60 °C | 100 °C |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | LGA 1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 185 Watt | 125 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | no data | + |
Security technologies
Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 89.6 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 48 | 16 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 13.52 | 34.53 |
| Recency | 1 January 2020 | 17 October 2023 |
| Physical cores | 8 | 20 |
| Threads | 16 | 28 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 185 Watt | 125 Watt |
i7-14700K has a 155.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 150% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and 48% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-14700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Gold 6250 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon Gold 6250 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14700K is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 6250 and Core i7-14700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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