Intel Xeon D-1571 vs Intel Core i7-2700K

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Intel Xeon D-1571 or Intel Xeon D-1571 – 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-1571 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-1571, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
1 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D-1571 Name Intel Core i7-2700K
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-1500 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1571 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1571 is 1.3 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 i7-2700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
32 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.9 GHz
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
16 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
16x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1571 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Shaders 96
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Execution units 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Generation 6
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- 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 No
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 No
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 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 DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1571 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 i7-2700K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
1248 $ Release price 295 $
14 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
24.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1667 Socket LGA 1155
Broadwell Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux