Intel Xeon D-1559 vs Intel Core i7-9850H

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Intel Xeon D-1559 or Intel Xeon D-1559 – 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-1559 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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-1559, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9850H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9850H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
1 Generation 9
Intel Xeon D-1559 Name Intel Core i7-9850H
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 9000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1559 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1559 is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9850H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9850H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
24 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.2 GHz
1.5 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
12 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
12x Cores 6x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1559 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9850H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9850H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Shaders 192
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 9.5
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- 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 / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 34.1 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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 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
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 35 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1559 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 i7-9850H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
777 $ Release price 395 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
18.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1667 Socket BGA 1440
Broadwell Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2019
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11