Intel Xeon D-1627 vs AMD GX-217GI

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Intel Xeon D-1627 or Intel Xeon D-1627 – 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-1627 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1627, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
The AMD GX-217GI features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-217GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-1627 Name AMD GX-217GI
Intel Xeon D-1600 Group AMD GX 3rd Gen.
3 Generation 3
Intel Xeon D Family AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1627 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1627 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD GX-217GI has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-217GI is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
8 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 2x
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1627 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD GX-217GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-217GI uses the AMD Radeon R6E, which has 256 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 frequency 0.76 GHz
-- Execution units 4
-- Release date 2015
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 256
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation 0
-- Direct X 0
-- Technology 0 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon R6E
 
 

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) No
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- VC-1 No
-- VP8 No
-- h264 No
-- JPEG No
-- AVC No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 12 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 12 W
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP up 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1627 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 AMD GX-217GI is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
6.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2016
216 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number GE217GAAY23KA
BGA 1667 Socket FP4
Hewitt Lake Architecture Prairie Falcon Excavator+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)