Intel Core i7-10870H vs Intel Xeon D-1577

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Intel Core i7-10870H or Intel Core i7-10870H – 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 i7-10870H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10870H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1577 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-1577, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Intel Core i7-10870H Name Intel Xeon D-1577
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10870H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10870H is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1577 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1577 is 1.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 16
16 Threads 32
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
8x Cores 16x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10870H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10870H 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-1577 does not have integrated graphics.
9.5 Generation --
Q4/2017 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
192 Shaders --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10870H 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-1577 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2017
Comet Lake H Architecture Broadwell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1667
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
417 $ Release price 1258 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
4.0 MB L2-Cache 24.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
14788
14788
Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
11628
11628

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
7451
7451
Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
6308
6308

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
6822
6822
Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
4308
4308

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1565
1565
Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
627
627

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1264
1264
Intel Xeon D-1577
16C 32T @ 1.3 GHz
578
578