Intel Xeon D-1734NT vs Intel Xeon Gold 6346

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Intel Xeon D-1734NT or Intel Xeon D-1734NT – 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-1734NT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-1734NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6346 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6346, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
Intel Xeon D-1700 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300
4 Generation 3
Intel Xeon D-1734NT Name Intel Xeon Gold 6346
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon Gold
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1734NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1734NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6346 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6346 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 CPU Cores 16
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Sunny Cove Cores 16x
16 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1734NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 6346 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 42.7 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 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
256.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 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 205 W watts.
50 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1734NT 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 Intel Xeon Gold 6346 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
713 $ Release price 2300 $
15.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 36.0 MB
BGA 2227 Socket LGA 4189
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Ice Lake Architecture Ice Lake