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
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group MediaTek Kompanio 900/1200/1300
4 Generation 3
Intel Xeon D-2796NT Name MediaTek Kompanio 1200
 
 

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.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2.0 GHz
40 Threads 8
20 CPU Cores 8
20x Sunny Cove Cores None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Cortex-A78
2.0 GHz Frequency None
None None 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4x Cortex-A55
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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.
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q2/2020
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.01 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.01 GHz
-- Execution units 5
GPU name ARM Mali-G57 MP5
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 4.0 GB
-- Generation Vallhall 1
-- Shaders 80
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 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 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
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2933 Memory type LPDDR4X-2133
4 Memory channels 4
 
 

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

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