Intel Core i7-4710MQ vs Intel Xeon D-1559

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Intel Core i7-4710MQ or Intel Core i7-4710MQ – 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 i7-4710MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4710MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 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.
Intel Core i7-4710MQ Name Intel Xeon D-1559
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4710MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4710MQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 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.
4x Cores 12x
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 24
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 12
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4710MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4710MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 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.
22 nm Technology --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name
-- Max. displays --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
20 Execution units --
160 Shaders --
7.5 Generation --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q2/2013 Release date --
 
 

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

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 25.6 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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured using a 22 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.
PGA 946 Socket BGA 1667
Haswell H Architecture Broadwell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L2-Cache 18.0 MB
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2017
-- Release price 777 $