Intel Core i9-11950H vs Intel Xeon D-2166NT

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Intel Core i9-11950H or Intel Core i9-11950H – 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 i9-11950H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11950H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2166NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Core i9-11950H Name Intel Xeon D-2166NT
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 11000H Group Intel Xeon D-2100
11 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11950H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11950H is 2.6 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-2166NT has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2166NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 12
16 Threads 24
8x Cores 12x
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-11950H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11950H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) GPU name
10 nm Technology --
Q2/2021 Release date --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 Execution units --
11 Generation --
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

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 51.2 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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 85 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-11950H 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-2166NT is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2018
Tiger Lake H Architecture Skylake
24.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
556 $ Release price 1075 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.5 MB
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)
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1787 Socket BGA 2518
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic