Side by side comparison and review of Intel Xeon W3550 and Intel Core i7 6850K (6th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Intel Xeon W3550 | Intel Core i7 6850K (6th Gen) |
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Product Type | Processor | Processor |
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PROCESSOR | Intel Xeon W3550 | Intel Core i7 6850K (6th Gen) |
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Type | Intel Xeon W3550 | Intel Core i7 6850K (6th Gen) |
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ARCHITECTURE |
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Processor Qty | 1 | 1 |
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Compatible Processor Socket | LGA1366 Socket | LGA2011-v3 Socket |
Manufacturing Process | 45 nm | 14 nm |
Thermal Design Power | 130 W | 140 W |
Thermal Specification | 67.9 °C | - |
PCI Express Revision | - | 3.0 |
PCI Express Lanes Qty | - | 40 |
Architecture Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology | Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Smart Response Technology |
PERFORMANCE |
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Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 6-core |
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Number of Threads | 8 threads | 12 threads |
Clock Speed (Frequency) | 3.06 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Max Turbo Speed | 3.33 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
CACHE MEMORY |
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Cache | 8 MB | 15 MB |
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Cache Memory Details | Smart Cache - 8 MB | 15 MB |
Installed Size | 8 MB | - |
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY | Intel Xeon W3550 | Intel Core i7 6850K (6th Gen) |
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Compatible Slots | 1 x processor | - |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Intel Xeon W3550 | Intel Core i7 6850K (6th Gen) |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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