F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yes, the same generation cores are designed to be identical in terms of specifications and performance.

Yes, the same generation cores are designed to be identical in terms of specifications and performance.

Yes, the same generation cores are designed to be identical in terms of specifications and performance.

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swatforce310
Junior Member
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08-01-2017, 10:21 PM
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The performance of these cores depends on configuration and workload. Options vary: one setup with 60 cores can match an i7-4930K in a 6-core scenario, while another configuration may not match an i3-8350K due to differences in architecture and hyperthreading. Core usage handling can also impact efficiency at higher core counts.
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swatforce310
08-01-2017, 10:21 PM #1

The performance of these cores depends on configuration and workload. Options vary: one setup with 60 cores can match an i7-4930K in a 6-core scenario, while another configuration may not match an i3-8350K due to differences in architecture and hyperthreading. Core usage handling can also impact efficiency at higher core counts.

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vanos_pro
Junior Member
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08-05-2017, 07:30 AM
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Yes, cores sharing the same microarchitecture execute consistently at identical clock speeds (except for minor cache variations)
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vanos_pro
08-05-2017, 07:30 AM #2

Yes, cores sharing the same microarchitecture execute consistently at identical clock speeds (except for minor cache variations)

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Dralock
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08-05-2017, 03:55 PM
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Beyond just cores, threads, and clock speed, there are other factors to consider. Cache size varies between models—like the 8MB in i3-8350k compared to the larger 12MB on the 8700/8086k. The arrangement of cache lines also matters; some servers and HEDT skylakes use mesh, while desktop versions often use ring, which can influence performance due to higher core-to-core latency. Even a chip with the same number of cores and frequency might behave differently depending on the motherboard. Additionally, RAM bandwidth differs between professional/HEDT systems and standard S desktops.
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Dralock
08-05-2017, 03:55 PM #3

Beyond just cores, threads, and clock speed, there are other factors to consider. Cache size varies between models—like the 8MB in i3-8350k compared to the larger 12MB on the 8700/8086k. The arrangement of cache lines also matters; some servers and HEDT skylakes use mesh, while desktop versions often use ring, which can influence performance due to higher core-to-core latency. Even a chip with the same number of cores and frequency might behave differently depending on the motherboard. Additionally, RAM bandwidth differs between professional/HEDT systems and standard S desktops.