Intel Core i5-1235U vs Intel Xeon D-1537

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Intel Core i5-1235U or Intel Core i5-1235U – 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 i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1537 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-1537, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
12 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-1235U Name Intel Xeon D-1537
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Xeon D-1537 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1537 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
None None 1.7 GHz
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
None None 1.7 GHz
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
10 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
None None 8x
None None 2.3 GHz
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1537 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
640 Shaders --
10 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
80 Execution units --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12.1 Direct X --
13 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q1/2022 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
 
 

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 76.8 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
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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 35 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 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-1537 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Release price 503 $
10 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.5 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1667
Alder Lake U Architecture Broadwell
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2015
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux