Intel Xeon D-2173IT vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Qualcomm Snapdragon series.
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1
2 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-2173IT Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D Family Qualcomm Snapdragon
 
 

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
1.7 GHz Frequency None
14 CPU Cores 8
No Overclocking No
None None 1x Kryo Prime
None None 4x Kryo Silver
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 1.8 GHz
None None 3x Kryo Gold
14x Cores None
28 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2173IT does not have integrated graphics.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology 4 nm
-- Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Execution units --
-- Release date Q1/2022
GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 730
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency 0.82 GHz
-- Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode
-- AV1 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.
DDR4-2133 Memory type LPDDR5-6400
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
512.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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.
70 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is manufactured using a 4 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
14 nm Technology 4 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv9-A64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions
-- Part Number SM8450
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2022
1315 $ Release price --
19.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 2518 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android, Windows 10 (ARM)
Skylake Architecture Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510
 
 

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