Intel Xeon D-2779 vs MediaTek Kompanio 900T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 MediaTek Kompanio 900T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Mediatek Kompanio series.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
4 Generation 3
Intel Xeon D Family Mediatek Kompanio
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group MediaTek Kompanio 900/1200/1300
Intel Xeon D-2779 Name MediaTek Kompanio 900T
 
 

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 MediaTek Kompanio 900T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
32 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 6x Cortex-A55
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
16 CPU Cores 8
16x Sunny Cove Cores None
None None 2x Cortex-A78
None None 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2779 does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Kompanio 900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Kompanio 900T uses the ARM Mali-G68 MP4, which has 64 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 Vallhall 2
-- Shaders 64
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Execution units 4
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 6 nm
GPU name ARM Mali-G68 MP4
-- Release date Q2/2020
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type LPDDR4X
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
126 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

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 MediaTek Kompanio 900T is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
-- Part Number MT8791
BGA 2579 Socket
1558 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
25.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Ice Lake Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
10 nm Technology 6 nm
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2021