Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 vs Intel Xeon D-1649N
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 or Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 – 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 Platinum 8256 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series. To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. The Intel Xeon D-1649N features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon D series. To use the Intel Xeon D-1649N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket. |
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| Intel Xeon Platinum | Family | Intel Xeon D |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 | Group | Intel Xeon D-1600 |
| 2 | Generation | 3 |
| Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | Name | Intel Xeon D-1649N |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is 3.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz. The Intel Xeon D-1649N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1649N is 2.3 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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| No | Overclocking | No |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | 2.5 GHz |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| 4 | CPU Cores | 8 |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 3.0 GHz |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
| 4x | Cores | 8x |
| 3.8 GHz | Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1649N does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
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Hardware codec support |
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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 |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 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. |
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| Yes | ECC | Yes |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| 6 | Memory channels | 2 |
| 140.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
| DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR4-2133 |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| 1.0 TB | Max. Memory | 128.0 GB |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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. |
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| 105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
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Technical details |
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The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 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 16.5 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon D-1649N is manufactured using a 14 nm process. |
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| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| 14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
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| Q2/2019 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
| Cascade Lake | Architecture | Hewitt Lake |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| LGA 3647 | Socket | BGA 1667 |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 12.0 MB |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 16.5 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| 7010 $ | Release price | 754 $ |
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
