Intel Xeon D-1518 vs Intel Xeon D-2166NT

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Intel Xeon D-1518 or Intel Xeon D-1518 – 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 Xeon D-1518 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1518, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 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.
1 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D-1518 Name Intel Xeon D-2166NT
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon D
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1518 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1518 is 2.2 GHz
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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 24
None None 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 12x
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1518 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
 
 

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 85 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 85 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1518 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
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.
206 $ Release price 1075 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L2-Cache 16.5 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1667 Socket BGA 2518
Broadwell Architecture Skylake
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2018
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon D-2166NT
12C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
15133
15133
Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
4829
4829

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-2166NT
12C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
7193
7193
Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2596
2596

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-2166NT
12C 24T @ 2.0 GHz
853
853
Intel Xeon D-1518
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
603
603