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
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-2173IT Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
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 4x Kryo Silver
28 Threads 8
14x Cores None
None None 2.5 GHz
14 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
None None 1x Kryo Prime
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 3x Kryo Gold
None None 1.8 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.7 GHz Frequency None
 
 

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.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date Q1/2022
-- Technology 4 nm
-- Direct X 12.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency 0.82 GHz
-- Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name Qualcomm Adreno 730
 
 

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

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

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