Intel Xeon D-2779 vs Intel Core i5-680

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Intel Xeon D-2779 or Intel Xeon D-2779 – 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-2779 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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-2779, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The Intel Core i5-680 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-680, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 1
Intel Xeon D-2779 Name Intel Core i5-680
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group Intel Core i5 600
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2779 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2779 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-680 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-680 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.86 GHz.
32 Threads 4
16x Sunny Cove Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 2
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.86 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2779 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-680 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-680 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 5
GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Release date Q1/2010
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
-- Shaders 24
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 12
-- Technology 32 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
 
 

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 (10 bit) No
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 No
-- h264 Decode
-- AVC Decode
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- JPEG 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 102.4 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
1.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 126 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 73 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
126 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2779 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 Core i5-680 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
1558 $ Release price 305 $
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 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 2579 Socket LGA 1156
25.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Ice Lake Architecture Clarkdale
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
10 nm Technology 32 nm
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2010
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