Intel Xeon D-1543N vs Intel Core i7-990X

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Intel Xeon D-1543N or Intel Xeon D-1543N – 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-1543N features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1543N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-990X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-990X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i7 900
1 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-1543N Name Intel Core i7-990X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1543N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1543N is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-990X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-990X is 3.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.73 GHz.
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.73 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.46 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
16 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1543N does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-990X does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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-- Generation --
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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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
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-- AV1 --
 
 

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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1066
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
2 Memory channels 3
 
 

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 130 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1543N 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 i7-990X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2011
697 $ Release price 1059 $
12.0 MB L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 1366
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Broadwell Architecture Gulftown