Intel Xeon D-1746TER vs Intel Core i7-8665U

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Intel Xeon D-1746TER or Intel Xeon D-1746TER – 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-1746TER features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 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-1746TER, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2227 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8665U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8665U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Xeon D-1746TER Name Intel Core i7-8665U
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
Intel Xeon D-1700 Group Intel Core i 8000U
4 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1746TER has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER 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 Core i7-8665U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8665U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
20 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.8 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
10x Sunny Cove Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
10 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-1746TER does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8665U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8665U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, 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.
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q3/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 192
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 384.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 70.0 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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
70.0 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
384.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes ECC No
3 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
67 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-1746TER 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 Core i7-8665U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 2227 Socket BGA 1356
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1009 $ Release price 409 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
15.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ice Lake Architecture Whiskey Lake U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2