Intel Xeon D-2146NT vs Intel Xeon E-2336

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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 Xeon E-2336 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon E series.
To use the Intel Xeon E-2336, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
2 Generation 3
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon E
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Xeon E-2300
Intel Xeon D-2146NT Name Intel Xeon E-2336
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 Xeon E-2336 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E-2336 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 6
16 Threads 12
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2146NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon E-2336 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
512.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes AES-NI Yes
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 65 W watts.
80 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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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 Xeon E-2336 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2021
Skylake Architecture Rocket Lake S
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 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 2518 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
11.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB