Intel Xeon D-1540 vs Intel Xeon W-3245

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Intel Xeon D-1540 or Intel Xeon D-1540 – 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-1540 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-1540, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3245 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon W
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1540 Name Intel Xeon W-3245
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
1 Generation 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1540 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1540 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-3245 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3245 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
8x Cores 16x
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 32
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1540 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3245 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
-- VP8 --
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-- JPEG --
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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 6
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 205 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1540 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-3245 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2019
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 3647
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 22.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Broadwell Architecture Cascade Lake W
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
594 $ Release price 1990 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
30307
30307
Intel Xeon D-1540
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
10061
10061

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
16108
16108
Intel Xeon D-1540
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
5214
5214

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
11698
11698
Intel Xeon D-1540
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
4663
4663

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1369
1369
Intel Xeon D-1540
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
837
837

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1164
1164
Intel Xeon D-1540
8C 16T @ 2.0 GHz
736
736