MediaTek Dimensity 720 vs Intel Xeon D-2795NT

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MediaTek Dimensity 720 or MediaTek Dimensity 720 – 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 MediaTek Dimensity 720 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Mediatek Dimensity series.
The Intel Xeon D-2795NT 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-2795NT, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
MediaTek Dimensity 720 Name Intel Xeon D-2795NT
Mediatek Dimensity Family Intel Xeon D
1 Generation 4
MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 Group Intel Xeon D-2700
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Xeon D-2795NT has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2795NT is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
None None 3.1 GHz
2.0 GHz B-Core Frequency None
2.0 GHz A-Core Frequency None
6x Cortex-A55 Cores B None
2x Cortex-A76 Cores A None
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.0 GHz
8 Threads 40
No Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 20
None None 20x Sunny Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the MediaTek Dimensity 720 uses the ARM Mali-G57 MP3, which has 48 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon D-2795NT does not have integrated graphics.
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2020 Release date --
12 Direct X --
ARM Mali-G57 MP3 GPU name
7 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
3 Execution units --
Vallhall 1 Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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

Thermal Management

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 110 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 110 W
 
 

Technical details

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 is manufactured using a 7 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 Xeon D-2795NT is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q3/2020 Release date Q1/2022
MT6853V/NZA Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 30.0 MB
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 Architecture Ice Lake
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Socket BGA 2579
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 2165 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes