Intel Core i7-1280P vs Intel Xeon D-1718T

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Intel Core i7-1280P or Intel Core i7-1280P – 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 i7-1280P features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1280P, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1718T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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-1718T, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Xeon D-1700
12 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-1280P Name Intel Xeon D-1718T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1280P has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 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-1718T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1718T is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
20 Threads 8
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x Sunny Cove
14 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking No
8x Gracemont Cores B None
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1280P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1280P uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-1718T does not have integrated graphics.
768 Shaders --
Q1/2022 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
12.1 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
96 Execution units --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
13 Generation --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) GPU name
 
 

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

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 256.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

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 46 W watts.
64 W TDP (PL2) None
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 46 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1280P 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 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1718T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 285 $
Alder Lake U Architecture Ice Lake
24.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 2227
11.5 MB L2-Cache 10.0 MB