Intel Core i7-4820K vs Intel Xeon D-1559

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Intel Core i7-4820K or Intel Core i7-4820K – 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 i7-4820K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4820K Name Intel Xeon D-1559
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Xeon D
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4820K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4820K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 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.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
8 Threads 24
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 12
4x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4820K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1559 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 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.
4 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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.
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130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4820K 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 10.0 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.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2017
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0 bytes L2-Cache 18.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Broadwell
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2011 Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
280 $ Release price 777 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes