Intel Celeron 3205U vs Intel Xeon D-1559

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Intel Celeron 3205U or Intel Celeron 3205U – 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 Celeron 3205U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 3205U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1559 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1559, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron 3205U Name Intel Xeon D-1559
Intel Celeron Family Intel Xeon D
7 Generation 1
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3205U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3205U is 1.5 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-1559 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1559 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
2 Threads 24
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 12
2x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3205U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3205U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell GT1), which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1559 does not have integrated graphics.
0.1 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2015 Release date --
11.2 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell GT1) GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Execution units --
8 Generation --
0.8 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
105 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3205U is manufactured using a 14 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-1559 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 18.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Broadwell
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 777 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes