Intel Xeon D-2173IT vs Intel Core i7-4701EQ

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Intel Xeon D-2173IT or Intel Xeon D-2173IT – 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-2173IT features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 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-2173IT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4701EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4701EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Core i 4000
2 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2173IT Name Intel Core i7-4701EQ
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2173IT has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2173IT is 1.7 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 i7-4701EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4701EQ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
28 Threads 8
14x Cores 4x
14 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2173IT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4701EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4701EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 160
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
Yes ECC Yes
512.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 70 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 47 W watts.
70 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2173IT 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 i7-4701EQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
1315 $ Release price --
Skylake Architecture Haswell S
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 2518 Socket BGA 1364
19.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes