Intel Xeon D-1718T vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

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Intel Xeon D-1718T or Intel Xeon D-1718T – 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-1718T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1718T, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Xeon D-1718T Name AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-1700 Group AMD Ryzen 5000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1718T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1718T is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
4x Sunny Cove Cores 6x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1718T does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
-- Shaders 448
-- Technology 7 nm
-- GPU frequency 1.8 GHz
-- Execution units 7
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 9
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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 51.2 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 Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 46 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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 10 W
46 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1718T is manufactured using a 10 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 Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
285 $ Release price --
10 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
BGA 2227 Socket FP6
Ice Lake Architecture Lucienne (Zen 2)
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11