Intel Xeon D-2187NT vs Intel Xeon Gold 5218N

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Intel Xeon D-2187NT or Intel Xeon D-2187NT – 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-2187NT features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-2187NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218N features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series.
To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5218N, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon Gold
2 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D-2187NT Name Intel Xeon Gold 5218N
Intel Xeon D-2100 Group Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2187NT has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2187NT is 2.0 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 Gold 5218N has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5218N is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
32 Threads 32
16x Cores 16x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 16
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2187NT does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Gold 5218N does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 85.4 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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 128.1 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
512.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
4 Memory channels 6
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 110 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.
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110 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 110 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2187NT 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 Gold 5218N is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
2128 $ Release price --
0 bytes L3-Cache 22.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 2518 Socket LGA 3647
22.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Skylake Architecture Cascade Lake
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2019
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