Intel Xeon D-1553N vs Intel Core i7-6850K

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Intel Xeon D-1553N or Intel Xeon D-1553N – 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-1553N 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-1553N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6850K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6850K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1553N Name Intel Core i7-6850K
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 6000
1 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1553N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1553N is 2.3 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 i7-6850K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6850K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
8x Cores 6x
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
16 Threads 12
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1553N does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6850K 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 76.8 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 128.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 140 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1553N 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 i7-6850K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2016
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 2011-3
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Broadwell Architecture Skylake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
915 $ Release price 628 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm