Intel Core i5-7287U vs Intel Xeon D-2166NT

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Intel Core i5-7287U or Intel Core i5-7287U – 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 i5-7287U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7287U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2166NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Xeon D-2100
7 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-7287U Name Intel Xeon D-2166NT
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7287U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7287U is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2166NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 12
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 24
2x Cores 12x
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7287U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7287U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT does not have integrated graphics.
48 Execution units --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
Q2/2016 Release date --
384 Shaders --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
-- Max. displays --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 GPU name
9.5 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 85 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7287U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Q4/2016 Release date Q1/2018
Kaby Lake U Architecture Skylake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 2518
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.5 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price 1075 $