Intel Xeon D-2779 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 9242

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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 Xeon Platinum 9242 features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 9242, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Xeon Platinum
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2779 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
4 Generation 2
 
 

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 Xeon Platinum 9242 has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
16x Sunny Cove Cores 48x
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
16 CPU Cores 48
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
32 Threads 96
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2779 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 281.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 12
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 350 W watts.
126 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 350 W
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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 Xeon Platinum 9242 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 71.5 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2019
BGA 2579 Socket LGA 3647
25.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 71.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Ice Lake Architecture Cascade Lake
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 14 nm