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.
Intel Xeon D-1518 Name Intel Xeon D-2166NT
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon D
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.
No Overclocking No
None None 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 12x
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 12
8 Threads 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1518 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2166NT does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
GPU name
-- Direct X --
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Generation --
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
-- Shaders --
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133
128.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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

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.
6.0 MB L2-Cache 16.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Broadwell Architecture Skylake
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
206 $ Release price 1075 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2018
BGA 1667 Socket BGA 2518
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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