Intel Xeon D-2142IT vs Intel Core i9-7940X

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Intel Xeon D-2142IT or Intel Xeon D-2142IT – 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-2142IT features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2142IT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i9-7940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i 7000X
2 Generation 7
Intel Xeon D-2142IT Name Intel Core i9-7940X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2142IT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2142IT is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-7940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 CPU Cores 14
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 14x
16 Threads 28
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2142IT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-7940X does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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-- Generation --
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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 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
512.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 165 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2142IT 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 i9-7940X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 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, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
468 $ Release price 1399 $
11.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 19.0 MB
BGA 2518 Socket LGA 2066
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake Architecture Skylake X