Intel Xeon Gold 5120 14-core LGA 3647
Intel
50 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
Intel
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Xeon Gold 5120 14-core LGA 3647
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
82 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The Intel Core i7-6700 is widely praised for its solid performance, low power consumption, and value compared to the K-series. Users appreciate its speed for everyday tasks, gaming, and productivity, though some note the lack of overclocking and the need for a platform upgrade. A few mention the stock cooler is adequate for non-overclockers, and one DOA incident was quickly resolved.
Pros
- Solid performance
- Low power consumption
- Good value for money
- Fast for everyday tasks
- Adequate stock cooler
Cons
- No overclocking support
- Requires platform upgrade
- Stock cooler not for overclocking
- DDR3 not officially supported
- DOA risk in shipping
Performance 8
Value for money 6
Power consumption 5
Overclocking 4
Stock cooler 4
Platform compatibility 3
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Efficiency
Server
Gaming
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel Xeon Gold 5120 | Intel Core i7 6700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Xeon Gold | Core i7 |
| Model | 5120 | 6700 |
| Codename | — | Skylake |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 28★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 1 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | — | 64★ |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 3647 | LGA 1151 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 105 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon Gold 5120 14-core LGA 3647
- Strong multi thread (75th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong platform (65th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Xeon Gold 5120 14-core LGA 36470.239score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 11510.656score per dollar
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 6700
Scores 56 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
