MediaTek MT8121 vs Intel Xeon D-1533N

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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MediaTek MT8121 or MediaTek MT8121 – 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-1533N features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1533N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
MediaTek MT8121 Name Intel Xeon D-1533N
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Family Intel Xeon D
Group Intel Xeon D-1500
-- Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-1533N has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1533N is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
-- CPU Cores 6
None None 6x
-- Core architecture normal
-- Threads 12
None None 2.7 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The MediaTek MT8121 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1533N 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 128.0 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.
No AES-NI Yes
-- Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 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-1533N is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Architecture Broadwell
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Release date Q3/2017
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Technology 14 nm
Socket BGA 1667
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 503 $