Intel Xeon D-1553N vs MediaTek Dimensity 920

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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 MediaTek Dimensity 920 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group MediaTek Dimensity 900
1 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D-1553N Name MediaTek Dimensity 920
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D Family Mediatek Dimensity
 
 

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 MediaTek Dimensity 920 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 2.5 GHz
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 2.0 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2.3 GHz Frequency None
8 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
None None 2x Cortex-A78
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 6x Cortex-A55
8x Cores None
16 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1553N does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Dimensity 920 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 920 uses the ARM Mali-G68 MP4, which has 64 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 6 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units 4
-- Release date Q2/2020
GPU name ARM Mali-G68 MP4
-- Shaders 64
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation Vallhall 2
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type LPDDR4X, LPDDR5
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 10 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 MediaTek Dimensity 920 is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
14 nm Technology 6 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
-- Part Number MT6877T / MT6877V/TZA
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2021
915 $ Release price --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1667 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
Broadwell Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55