MediaTek MT6589T vs Intel Xeon D-2738

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

MediaTek MT6589T or MediaTek MT6589T – 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-2738 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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-2738, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
MediaTek MT6589T Name Intel Xeon D-2738
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Xeon D
Group Intel Xeon D-2700
-- Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2738 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2738 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
-- CPU Cores 8
None None 8x Sunny Cove
-- Core architecture normal
-- Threads 16
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT6589T does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2738 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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.
No AES-NI Yes
-- Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 1.0 TB
-- Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
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 88 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 W
 
 

Technical details

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-2738 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
-- Architecture Ice Lake
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
-- Release date Q1/2022
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Technology 10 nm
Socket BGA 2579
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 15.0 MB
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 713 $