Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs Intel Xeon D-1521

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Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 or Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 – 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 E3-1240 v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1521, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 Name Intel Xeon D-1521
6 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Xeon D
Intel Xeon E3 v6 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1521 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
4x Cores 4x
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
GPU name
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-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Generation --
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
-- Shaders --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 72 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 45 W watts.
72 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1240 v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon D-1521 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Kaby Lake S Architecture Broadwell
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
195 $ Release price 216 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2015
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1667
14 nm Technology 14 nm