Intel Xeon D-1627 vs Intel Core i9-8950HK

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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 Intel Core i9-8950HK features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-8950HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Xeon D-1600 Group Intel Core i 8000H
3 Generation 8
Intel Xeon D-1627 Name Intel Core i9-8950HK
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i9
 
 

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 Intel Core i9-8950HK has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-8950HK is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 6x
8 Threads 12
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1627 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-8950HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-8950HK 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 (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q4/2017
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- 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
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 41.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
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 65 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Core i9-8950HK is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2018
216 $ Release price 750 $
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1667 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Hewitt Lake Architecture Coffee Lake H