Intel Xeon D-1531 vs Intel Xeon W-1250

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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 W-1250 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-1250, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
1 Generation 10
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon W
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Xeon W-1200
Intel Xeon D-1531 Name Intel Xeon W-1250
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 W-1250 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-1250 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
12 Threads 12
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1531 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-1250 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-1250 uses the Intel UHD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 9.5
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics P630
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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 / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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 128.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 W-1250 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2020
Broadwell Architecture Comet Lake W
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 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
356 $ Release price 255 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
9.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
13756
13756
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
7493
7493

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
7128
7128
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
4255
4255

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
7029
7029
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
4088
4088

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1624
1624
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
898
898

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-1250
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1342
1342
Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.2 GHz
766
766