Intel Xeon D-2796NT vs MediaTek Kompanio 1200

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Xeon D-2796NT or Intel Xeon D-2796NT – 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-2796NT features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 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-2796NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The MediaTek Kompanio 1200 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Mediatek Kompanio series.
Intel Xeon D Family Mediatek Kompanio
Intel Xeon D-2796NT Name MediaTek Kompanio 1200
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group MediaTek Kompanio 900/1200/1300
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2796NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2796NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The MediaTek Kompanio 1200 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.6 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 2.0 GHz
20 CPU Cores 8
None None 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
40 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading No
20x Sunny Cove Cores None
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.0 GHz Frequency None
None None 4x Cortex-A78
None None 4x Cortex-A55
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2796NT does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Kompanio 1200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Kompanio 1200 uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP5, which has 80 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.01 GHz
-- Shaders 80
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.01 GHz
GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP5
-- Release date Q2/2020
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Generation Vallhall 1
-- Execution units 5
 
 

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

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.
Yes ECC No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR4X-2133
4 Memory channels 4
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 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.
120 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2796NT 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 1200 is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
30.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Ice Lake Architecture Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
2165 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Android
-- Part Number MT8195
BGA 2579 Socket
10 nm Technology 6 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)