Intel Core i5-10400 vs Intel Xeon D-1557

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Intel Core i5-10400 or Intel Core i5-10400 – 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 Core i5-10400 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1557 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-1557, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10400 Name Intel Xeon D-1557
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1557 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1557 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
12 Threads 24
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
6 CPU Cores 12
6x Cores 12x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1557 does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
Q4/2017 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
192 Shaders --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2133
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1557 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Part Number --
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1667
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2017
0 bytes L2-Cache 18.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
182 $ Release price 743 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Comet Lake S Architecture Broadwell
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm