Intel Xeon D-1541 vs Intel Core i7-9800X

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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 i7-9800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9800X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
1 Generation 9
Intel Xeon D-1541 Name Intel Core i7-9800X
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 9000X
 
 

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 i7-9800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9800X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
16 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
8x Cores 8x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1541 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9800X does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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 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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 4
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

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 165 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 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 i7-9800X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
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14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.5 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 2066
Broadwell Architecture Skylake X Refresh
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2018
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11