Intel Xeon D-2799 vs Intel Core i5-7640X

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Intel Xeon D-2799 or Intel Xeon D-2799 – 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-2799 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-2799, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7640X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7640X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group Intel Core i 7000X
4 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon D-2799 Name Intel Core i5-7640X
Intel Xeon D Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2799 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2799 is 2.4 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 i5-7640X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7640X is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
40 Threads 8
20x Sunny Cove Cores 4x
20 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2799 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-7640X 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC No
1.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 129 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 112 W watts.
129 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 112 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2799 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 i5-7640X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2009 $ Release price 300 $
Ice Lake Architecture Skylake X
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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BGA 2579 Socket LGA 2066
30.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes