Intel Xeon D-1527 vs Intel Core i7-4790S

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Intel Xeon D-1527 or Intel Xeon D-1527 – 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-1527 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-1527, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4790S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4790S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
1 Generation 4
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Xeon D-1527 Name Intel Core i7-4790S
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1527 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1527 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4790S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790S is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1527 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4790S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 7.5
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- Shaders 160
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 11.1
 
 

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.
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 65 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1527 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 Core i7-4790S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2014
Broadwell Architecture Haswell S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 1150
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
228 $ Release price 275 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3714
3714
Intel Xeon D-1527
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
3011
3011

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
3269
3269
Intel Xeon D-1527
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2963
2963

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790S
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1205
1205
Intel Xeon D-1527
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
821
821