Intel Core i5-1235U vs Intel Xeon D-2738

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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-2738 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2738, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-1235U Name Intel Xeon D-2738
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Xeon D-2700
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

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-2738 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2738 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
10 CPU Cores 8
None None 3.5 GHz
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 8x Sunny Cove
None None 3.3 GHz
12 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.5 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B 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-2738 does not have integrated graphics.
12.1 Direct X --
80 Execution units --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2022 Release date --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
640 Shaders --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
13 Generation --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2933
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 4
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
 
 

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 88 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 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-2738 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 2579
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.5 MB L2-Cache 15.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
Alder Lake U Architecture Ice Lake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 713 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
10 nm Technology 10 nm