Intel Xeon D-2712T vs Intel Atom C3950

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Intel Xeon D-2712T or Intel Xeon D-2712T – 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-2712T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2712T, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The Intel Atom C3950 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3950, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group Intel Atom C3000
4 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2712T Name Intel Atom C3950
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Atom
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2712T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2712T is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Atom C3950 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3950 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 16
4x Sunny Cove Cores 16x
4 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2712T does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C3950 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 1.0 TB 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 24 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 24 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2712T is manufactured using a 10 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 Atom C3950 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2017
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
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
356 $ Release price 389 $
Ice Lake Architecture Denverton
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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BGA 2579 Socket BGA 1310
15.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB