Intel Xeon D-1541 vs Intel Core i7-3770K

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Intel Xeon D-1541 or Intel Xeon D-1541 – 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-1541 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-1541, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3770K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon D-1541 Name Intel Core i7-3770K
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 3000
1 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
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 Core i7-3770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
No Overclocking Yes
16 Threads 8
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
8x Cores 4x
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
8 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1541 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 16
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
-- Generation 7
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Direct X 11.0
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Shaders 128
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 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 38.4 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.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes ECC No
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1541 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 i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell Architecture Ivy Bridge S
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2012
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 1155
594 $ Release price 275 $
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 Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
6474
6474

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
5417
5417
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
4736
4736
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2527
2527

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon D-1541
8C 16T @ 2.1 GHz
913
913
Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
737
737