Intel Xeon D-1736NT vs Intel Xeon D-1521

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Intel Xeon D-1736NT or Intel Xeon D-1736NT – 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-1736NT 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-1736NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1521, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Xeon D-1700 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
Intel Xeon D-1736NT Name Intel Xeon D-1521
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1736NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1736NT is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1521 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 4
16 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
8x Sunny Cove Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1736NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 67 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 45 W watts.
67 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1736NT 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 D-1521 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2015
Ice Lake Architecture Broadwell
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2227 Socket BGA 1667
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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951 $ Release price 216 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
15.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB