Intel Atom C2550 vs Intel Xeon D-1531

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Intel Atom C2550 or Intel Atom C2550 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom C2550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C2550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1283 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1531, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Intel Atom Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Atom C2000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Intel Atom C2550 Name Intel Xeon D-1531
3 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C2550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C2550 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1531 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
4 Threads 12
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C2550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 14 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
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14 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C2550 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1531 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Avoton Architecture Broadwell
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2015
BGA 1283 Socket BGA 1667
22 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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74 $ Release price 356 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)