Intel Xeon D-2146NT vs Intel Core i7-8559U

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Intel Xeon D-2146NT or Intel Xeon D-2146NT – 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-2146NT 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-2146NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
2 Generation 8
Intel Xeon D-2146NT Name Intel Core i7-8559U
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i 8000U
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2146NT has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2146NT is 2.3 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 i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
8x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
16 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2146NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9.5
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Shaders 384
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Execution units 48
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Direct X 12
 
 

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

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 32.0 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.
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
512.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 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 28 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2146NT 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 i7-8559U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2018
BGA 2518 Socket BGA 1528
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
686 $ Release price --
Skylake Architecture Coffee Lake U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
11.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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