Intel Xeon D-2738 vs Intel Atom Z2580

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Intel Xeon D-2738 or Intel Xeon D-2738 – 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-2738 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2738, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2580 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2580, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
4 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Atom
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group Intel Atom Z2500/Z2700
Intel Xeon D-2738 Name Intel Atom Z2580
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2738 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2738 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom Z2580 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2580 is 2.0 GHz
16 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Sunny Cove Cores 2x
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2738 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom Z2580 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom Z2580 uses the PowerVR SGX544 MP2, which has 8 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation --
-- Shaders 8
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.53 GHz
-- Execution units 4
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Technology 45 nm
GPU name PowerVR SGX544 MP2
-- Release date Q1/2010
 
 

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

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 93.8 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 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 88 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.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
88 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2738 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 Z2580 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
-- Part Number --
BGA 2579 Socket BGA
713 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
15.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Ice Lake Architecture Cloverview
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
10 nm Technology 32 nm
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2013