Intel Xeon D-1531 vs Intel Xeon D-1541

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Intel Xeon D-1531 or Intel Xeon D-1531 – 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-1531 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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-1531, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1541 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1541, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Xeon D-1531 Name Intel Xeon D-1541
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1531 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1531 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1541 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1541 is 2.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
6x Cores 8x
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1531 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1541 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Shaders --
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1531 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-1541 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
9.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell Architecture Broadwell
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2015
BGA 1667 Socket BGA 1667
356 $ Release price 594 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
10163
10163
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
7493
7493

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
5417
5417
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
4255
4255

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
4736
4736
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
4088
4088

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
913
913
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
898
898

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
766
766
Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
761
761