Intel Core i9-12900TE vs Intel Xeon D-2766NT

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Intel Core i9-12900TE or Intel Core i9-12900TE – 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 i9-12900TE features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2766NT features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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-2766NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Xeon D
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i9-12900TE Name Intel Xeon D-2766NT
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-12900TE has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 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-2766NT has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2766NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
4.8 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
1.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
24 Threads 28
8x Gracemont Cores B None
None None 14x Sunny Cove
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 14
None None 2.0 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-12900TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, 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-2766NT does not have integrated graphics.
11 Generation --
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name
12 Direct X --
Q4/2021 Release date --
1.55 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
256 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units --
10 nm Technology --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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

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 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 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 97 W watts.
106 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 97 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-12900TE 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 30.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-2766NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
494 $ Release price 1248 $
30.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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)
LGA 1700 Socket BGA 2579
14.0 MB L2-Cache 20.0 MB
Alder Lake S Architecture Ice Lake
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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