Intel Core i5-8279U vs Intel Xeon D-1559

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Intel Core i5-8279U or Intel Core i5-8279U – 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 i5-8279U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8279U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 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.
8 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-8279U Name Intel Xeon D-1559
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon D
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8279U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8279U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 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.
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 12
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4x Cores 12x
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 24
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8279U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8279U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, 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-1559 does not have integrated graphics.
48 Execution units --
Q4/2017 Release date --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9.5 Generation --
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
384 Shaders --
 
 

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

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 38.4 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.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8279U 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 6.0 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.
0 bytes L2-Cache 18.0 MB
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1667
Coffee Lake U Architecture Broadwell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
320 $ Release price 777 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)